{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Live Lightly Podcast ","title":"Plastic, Microplastic, & Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals | What Every Mom Should Know About Household Exposure","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2123,"description":"Plastic is everywhere—in our homes, our food systems, the air we breathe, and even our bodies. But what many people don’t realize is that plastic pollution isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a growing human health crisis linked to toxic chemical exposure, hormone disruption, microplastics, and chronic disease.In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast, I sit down with Aidan Charron from Earth Day Organization to uncover the shocking truth about plastic and its far-reaching impact on both human health and the planet.Aidan breaks down how plastics are made from fossil fuels and often contain harmful additive chemicals, including endocrine disruptors linked to hormone imbalance, reproductive issues, and increased cancer risk. We also explore the rise of microplastics, the hidden health concerns surrounding plastic exposure, and why scientists and advocates are increasingly sounding the alarm.Beyond human health, we dive into the devastating environmental consequences of plastic production—from biodiversity loss and pollution to climate change and environmental injustice. Aidan also explains why recycling alone cannot solve the plastic crisis due to the complexity of plastic materials and the lack of effective recycling infrastructure worldwide.This conversation challenges the myths many of us have been told about sustainability while offering practical, empowering solutions for reducing plastic exposure in everyday life. We discuss consumer responsibility, corporate accountability, greenwashing, the urgent need to move away from single-use plastics.If you want to better understand the connection between microplastics, toxic chemicals, environmental health, and sustainable living—and learn actionable ways to protect yourself, your family, and future generations—this episode is a must-listen.In This Episode, We Discuss: The hidden dangers of plastics and toxic chemical exposure  How endocrine disruptors in plastics may impact human health  The connection between...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QFul4K7-YUcKl2mXcxl9-OPygahyJg_PsRnWXBIVXQ8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMTA4/MmY3YjA1N2RiZjRk/ZWFlOGMyMGNmNTRh/Y2QyMS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}