Ensuring a safe, nutritious, and sustainable global food supply requires scientific rigor, creative problem-solving, and shared knowledge to not only address today’s challenges but to also identify opportunities for future innovation. The IFT Sci Dish podcast brings together unique perspectives from multiple disciplines to thoughtfully discuss topics and insights impacting our global food system. Whether it’s showcasing scientific advancements, sharing research and discoveries, or providing insightful resources to advance your career and the science of food profession, you’ll get it all with the IFT Sci Dish podcast.
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Ensuring a safe, nutritious, and sustainable global food supply requires scientific rigor, creative problem-solving, and shared knowledge to not only address today’s challenges but to also identify opportunities for future innovation. The IFT Sci Dish podcast brings together unique perspectives from multiple disciplines to thoughtfully discuss topics and insights impacting our global food system. Whether it’s showcasing scientific advancements, sharing research and discoveries, or providing insightful resources to advance your career and the science of food profession, you’ll get it all with the IFT Sci Dish podcast.
Episode 22: Plastic on Your Plate: Exploring the Effects of Micro & Nano Plastics on our Health and Food
IFT Sci Dish
40 minutes 58 seconds
2 years ago
Episode 22: Plastic on Your Plate: Exploring the Effects of Micro & Nano Plastics on our Health and Food
Plastics have been a popular choice for food packaging for a considerable time, but the resulting accumulation of non-biodegradable plastic waste has caused growing concern about its detrimental effects on both the environment and human health. In this enlightening discussion, our host Bruce Perkin and guest speakers Dr. Maya Al Sid Cheikh from the University of Surrey and Paul Takhistov from Rutgers University dive into the topic of micro and nano plastics. Join the speakers as they share their expert insights and shed light on the impact of micro and nano plastics.
IFT Sci Dish
Ensuring a safe, nutritious, and sustainable global food supply requires scientific rigor, creative problem-solving, and shared knowledge to not only address today’s challenges but to also identify opportunities for future innovation. The IFT Sci Dish podcast brings together unique perspectives from multiple disciplines to thoughtfully discuss topics and insights impacting our global food system. Whether it’s showcasing scientific advancements, sharing research and discoveries, or providing insightful resources to advance your career and the science of food profession, you’ll get it all with the IFT Sci Dish podcast.