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How should society manage the use of chemicals? A conversation with Todd Gouin
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In this episode I am joined by Todd Gouin of TG Environmental Research. Todd and I have a far-reaching discussion about the science and policy of chemicals in the environment.
Our conversation covers:
- Todd's career journey and the role of Don Mackay
- The concept of environmental persistence
- Tools for chemicals management and the evolving policy landscape
- Exposure assessment and risk assessment - the importance of considering exposure in addressing chemical risks
- How sustainability is changing the way we look at chemicals
- How science is produced, and communicated in the media
- How well do our tools fit what is happening in the environment?
- Biodiversity and the roles of chemical and non-chemical stressors
- Changes to policy around persistence - storing up problems for the future?
- Why biodegradability is important for consumer-facing sectors
- Persistence in the discussion on product circularity and innovation
- What's at stake? Balancing costs to society
- The need for multidisciplinary expertise and the role of industry
Recorded on 12th March 2025
Environmental Fate and Exposure - TG Environmental Research
A review of DEB theory in assessing toxic effects of mixtures - ScienceDirect
Why environmental persistence should be a top priority for safe and sustainable products
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