In this insightful discussion, guests Leo Trasande, a pediatrician and environmental health expert, Linda Birnbaum, a former director at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and Christina Dixon, an advocate for a global plastics treaty, tackle the multifaceted plastic crisis. They delve into alarming health impacts linked to plastic exposure, the urgent need for regulatory reform, and the interplay between plastic pollution and processed foods. The conversation emphasizes how essential it is for everyday citizens to engage in shaping a safer, plastic-free future.
