Episode 6 – Plastic
8.30pm, RTÉ One, Monday 9th December
In this episode we consider the double-edged sword of plastic. Once hailed as a scientific marvel, plastics now pose significant environmental and health risks. We investigate growing evidence of the dangers of chemicals used in plastic manufacturing, such as phthalates and PFAS, and meet the researchers tackling these issues with innovative solutions. We also unwrap the latest developments fossil-fuel-free bioplastics that aim to reduce both plastic and food waste, offering hope for a more sustainable future.
And in Curious Chronicles checks out the film at the very heart of the movie industry.
📺On Monday's @10Things_ToKnow About #Plastic @AmyHassett meets @DCUWater's Fiona Regan to explore how Dublin's River Liffey is "like a fingerprint" of the city and discuss research into hidden dangers of #plasticwaste and #foreverchemicals in our water and environment💧
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