In this episode, host Beatrice Bizarro, Inogen Alliance Leadership Team member from HPC Italy is joined by Ivy YuXia Liu (Terrapex Canada) and Jack Sheldon (Antea Group USA) to explore the growing global concern around emerging contaminants such as PFAS, microplastics, and 6PPD. The discussion examines how advances in science are uncovering previously unknown environmental and human health risks, while also highlighting the challenges organisations face in navigating uncertainty, evolving regulations, and risk management strategies.
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Time Stamps
00:00:00 – Introduction & overview of emerging contaminants
00:01:27 – What are emerging contaminants?
00:04:05 – Deep dive into 6PPD and its environmental impact
00:08:34 – PFAS vs microplastics: public awareness and regulation
00:12:10 – Human health risks and uncertainties
00:13:24 – How organisations are responding to PFAS
00:18:17 – Solutions: stormwater management and treatment systems
00:21:34 – Future outlook for PFAS and emerging contaminants
00:23:48 – Safer alternatives and regulatory developments
00:28:37 – Key actions for organisations and individuals
00:31:23 – Closing reflections
00:22:09 The Future: Risk, Uncertainty & Opportunity
00:31:52 Advice & Closing Reflections
Guest Quotes
Ivy Ng:
“Advances in science are revealing previously unknown threats to the environment and human health.”
Jack Sheldon:
“There’s a lot to build on. We have a baseline of information, but still many unknowns when dealing with emerging contaminants.”
