by Donald J. DiCostanzo
From the founder of WaterVO. In Microplastic Phobia? What’s Real, What’s Not, and How to Take Charge of Your Exposure, WaterVO founder Donald J. DiCostanzo looks at where plastic comes from, how it breaks down into microplastics and nanoplastics, what current research says (and where it is still uncertain), why recycling hasn’t solved the problem, and what governments have tried.
The second half is practical: everyday steps for water, food, heat, the kitchen, the bathroom and laundry, and indoor air, followed by a seven-day plastic challenge and a thirty-day plastic reduction plan.
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In the author’s words
“We invented an extraordinarily durable material and built an economy around throwing it away.”
Donald J. DiCostanzo, Microplastic Phobia? (Introduction, p. 1)
“This is not a book about panic. It is a book about prioritization.”
Donald J. DiCostanzo, Microplastic Phobia? (Introduction, p. 2)
“But another distinction matters too: uncertainty is not the same thing as safety.”
Donald J. DiCostanzo, Microplastic Phobia? (Introduction, p. 2)
“You do not need to choose between denial and fear. There is a third position: Take emerging evidence seriously, keep uncertainty in view, and make low-cost exposure reductions now.”
Donald J. DiCostanzo, Microplastic Phobia? (Chapter 4, p. 41)
“If you make only one change after reading this book, make it here.”
Donald J. DiCostanzo, Microplastic Phobia? (Chapter 10, “Start With What You Drink,” p. 64)
“Perfection is the enemy of durable change.”
Donald J. DiCostanzo, Microplastic Phobia? (Conclusion, p. 116)
Quotes are the author’s own words from the book. From the book’s copyright page: “This book is intended for general educational purposes. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, a treatment plan, or a substitute for advice from a qualified health professional.”
