Microplastics, Health and Fertility - Film Screening and Expert Panel

6:15pm | SIFF Film Center 

Presented by Physicians for Social Responsibility and Toxic Free Future. As part of PNW Climate Week, join local experts for a free screening of the documentary The Plastic Detox, followed by a lively panel discussion. This eye-opening evening takes a hard look at how microplastics and associated petrochemicals affect our planet, health, and fertility. The film follows six couples who attempt a "plastic detox" in their homes to examine and hopefully change what microplastics are doing to their health. .

After the screening, our expert panel will dig deeper into the science, answer questions, share practical tips for reducing daily plastic use, and discuss how to hold producers accountable:

Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, MD (UW Professor of Pediatrics, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences and Epidemiology)

Dr. Lora Shahine, MD (OBGYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility)

Dr. Ryan Babadi, PhD (Environmental Health Scientist and Science Director at Toxic-Free Future)

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Released globally on Netflix, The Plastic Detox reveals the startling effects plastics and toxic chemicals have on our health. This documentary reframes the plastic problem as an urgent public health crisis.

Microplastics and chemicals are infiltrating our brains, blood, and unborn children, with risks linked to chronic illnesses like cancer. This exposure harms human fertility and steals the right to a family. Our bodies are simply no place for plastic.