Combating Microplastics in Our Bodies

Course Description

How to Combat Microplastics in Our Bodies Segments of the PBS documentary entitled: “We are all Plastic People Now” will be shown. Followed by a “Panel of Hope” consisting of 3 speakers: 1. Ginger Cushing, a scientist working with the providers to make their packing more environmentally friendly. 2. Loni Matthew, a 2nd year UMD graduate student working with microplastics in the Chesapeake will talk about the plastic-free diet she went on. 3. Bente Cooney, Founder & President of Plastic Free QAC will provide ideas of how to reduce the single-use plastic in your life and in your body. Instructor: Bente Cooney