{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Drip by AQUALAB","title":"The Drip by AQUALAB: Microplastics in Food with Angela Anandappa","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ccd26a69\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1318,"description":"Angela Anandappa, Ph. D. is the founding director of the Alliance for Advanced Sanitation. Anandappa is an experienced food safety industry professional having worked in the supply chain, product development, and sanitation areas of the food manufacturing industry. In this episode we unpack the alarming prevalence of microplastics, explore their pathways into our food supply, and discuss the potential solutions and innovations in sustainable packaging.\nIn this episode, you’ll hear about:\nThe average intake of microplastics by an American\nUnderstanding the complexities of recycling and how to overcome them\nAdvanced sanitation's role in integrating sustainability with food safety \nStrategies for significantly reducing microplastics' impact\nA call for a more unified and capable recycling system within the US\n\nJump to:\n(04:29) How consumers are influenced by multiple sustainability standards and options.\n(09:02) The Animal Digestible Food Packaging Initiative's mission for sustainability.\n(11:33) Why the food industry must take action to reduce microplastics.\n(14:51) How to not be overwhelmed by fighting climate change.\n(17:11) Featured artist and song.\n(19:17) This episode’s Mantra.\n\nFeatured Artist and Song:\n2L8 by NASTY CAT\n\nLinks mentioned in this episode:\nAlliance for Advanced Sanitation\nAnimal Digestible Food Packaging Initiative\nJason Mraz,  music was chosen by Angela Anandappa\n\nConnect with the show\nAQUALAB\nZachary Cartwright, PhD","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bdwyneYe-wwuE0piWvrRKwpYyT9MYdDMVavfd2QmlTQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZGRk/NDFhODg5NWI5YTc0/NWMzNjA1OTkxZGY3/MmJlZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}