Our Plastic Diet: Microplastics in Food Stuffs

This episode of Plastic Podcast delves into the pervasive issue of microplastics in our food. Featuring insights from Dr. Sedat Gündoğdu, a marine biologist and expert on plastic pollution, the discussion illuminates the alarming prevalence of microplastics in various food items, from seafood to staples like salt and spirulina. They explore how these tiny pollutants make their way into our meals, the potential health implications, and the broader environmental challenges posed by plastic waste. As they unravel the complexities of microplastic contamination, including its pathways and effects on human health, the episode sheds light on the urgent need for research, policy change, and individual action to mitigate this invisible threat lurking in our everyday diet.Episode Guest: Dr. Sedat GündoğduBrowse his publications on Research Gate .Mikroplastik.org for more research on microplasticsPlastic People Documentary Trailer on YoutubeDr. Sedat Gündoğdu’s book, Plastic Waste Trade, A New Colonialist Means of Pollution TransferMore information about the episode and the Plastic PodcastEpisode Transcript  and more information on the Pine Forest Media WebsiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong. Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.