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057: Let's talk microplastics with Jay Sinha of Life Without Plastic
FromA Sustainable Mind - environment & sustainability podcast
057: Let's talk microplastics with Jay Sinha of Life Without Plastic
FromA Sustainable Mind - environment & sustainability podcast
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Nov 5, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
Jay Sinha has a background in biochemistry, ecotoxicology and law. He Co-Founded and is Co-Owner of Life Without Plastic, the one-stop shop for safe, high quality, ethically-sourced, Earth-friendly alternatives to plastic products for everyday life. Jay and his business partner Chantal Plamondon also co-authored a book released earlier this year called LIFE WITHOUT PLASTIC: The Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Avoiding Plastic to Keep Your Family and the Planet Healthy. In this episode Marjorie and Jay cover: What exactly happens when our bodies are exposed to BPA and other endocrine disruptors in plastics? What are microplastics and how do they get into the environment? What can individuals do to minimize their contribution of microplastics into the environment? How can we impact the government and industry from the position of a consumer? The future of sustainable small businesses Visit Life Without Plastic at LifeWithoutPlastic.com Show Notes for this episode: ASustainableMind.com/057
Released:
Nov 5, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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