#026 Dana Zhaksylykova - Microplastics Invasion: How Plastic is Poisoning Your Body & Planet

Dana Zhaksylykova is an environmental researcher on a mission to tackle the growing problem of microplastics. 

Her research focuses on identifying and quantifying these tiny plastic particles in wastewater. This research is particularly important as microplastic discharge remains unregulated worldwide, highlighting a critical gap in environmental protection.

Beyond the lab, Dana is a dedicated advocate for raising awareness about microplastics on her social media.

 > During our discussion, you’ll discover:

(00:05:47) Were not ruining the planet, just our health

(00:08:08) What are microplastics

(00:14:15) Primary and secondary microplastics

(00:14:14) The most common sources of microplastics

(00:18:12) The impact of fashion on microplastics

(00:20:44) What is fast fashion

(00:21:45) How microplastics affect the environment

(00:28:37) How can you reduce the microplastics issues

(00:37:17) How microplastics affect human health

(00:44:13) Can microplastics contribute to infertility

(00:47:03) Can microplastics cause gut-health issues

(00:49:40) Emerging research regarding microplastics

(00:52:08) The biggest sources of microplastics

(00:53:12) One habit to reduce microplastic exposure

(00:54:07) Does recycling work

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