Plastic from food packaging sheds, contaminating our food and beverages.
Link to report
Microplastics in our bodies have been linked to cancer, dementia, cardiovascular diseases, and reproductive disorders.
Link to report April 2, 2026. WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today announced landmark, coordinated actions to address microplastics contamination, one of the most urgent and growing public health challenges facing Americans.
Microplastics in our bodies have been linked to cancer, dementia, cardiovascular diseases, and reproductive disorders.
Link to report April 2, 2026. WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today announced landmark, coordinated actions to address microplastics contamination, one of the most urgent and growing public health challenges facing Americans.
More than 50% of supermarket food products are packaged in plastic.
With sufficient volumes, plant-based biopolymer food packaging can cost the same as petroleum-based plastic packaging. No one, not consumers, supermarkets, or food producers, will choose to use petro-plastic packaging if an economical option is available.
The Problem
More than 50% of supermarket food products are packaged in plastic.
With sufficient volumes, plant-based biopolymer food packaging can cost the same as petroleum-based plastic packaging. No one, not consumers, supermarkets, or food producers, will choose to use petro-plastic packaging if an economical option is available.
Children at Risk
Millions of babies suck on petro-plastic spouts on baby food pouches every day.
Producers of these pouches have agreed that it's wrong for babies to suck on plastic. We can replace the plastic spouts with biopolymer material.