Abstract:
The general public is gradually receiving fragmented information from the media about plastic pollution and microscopic plastic particles. The scientific studies that help present a complete picture are mostly ignored by the media. Without supporting evidence and explanations, the severity of microscopic plastic particulates in our food and drink has been mostly unrealized by the world.
As microscopic plastic invades our environment, the long term issues with our health are still unknown. The medical profession has only been able to speculate on future complications aggravated or caused by ingesting plastic particulates on a long term basis.
Nevertheless, in the field of environmental science, pivotal details on how micro and nanoscopic plastic particles are increasing has been determined. The identification and understanding of the numerous ways plastic get into our food and drink has become an asset for everyone, and every industry. New studies and testing with lasers have now determined and quantified the massive quantities of microscopic plastic our bodies must deal with each and every day. Additionally, connecting microplastic’s infiltration of air, soil, and oceans is crucial.
My presentation will bring to light the truths regarding the plastic contamination of our bodies through food, water, and our planet as a whole. Placing a spot light onto all the pathways plastic has invaded our world will expose the contributing factors from the fashion industry to the way food is packaged. Everything is connected, and we failed to see how plastic has surrounded us to such an extent, that we will be writing our own epitaph, unless the world comes to an educated long-term understanding about how plastic interferes with our food and oxygen supply.
Studies will be presented to show WHERE the microscopic plastic comes from, WHAT role outdoor weathering contributes, HOW the plastic particles are dispersed and distributed, and WHY we need to start adjusting our methodology with plastics.
There is always a “cause and effect” to everything we do, and our actions are all connected to one another. Food packaging, farming, water ways, clothing, weather, manufacturing, and the air we breathe, are just a few of the connecting elements that become critical if the discomposing catalyst, created by microscopic plastic, is ignored.
Audience Take Away:
The audience shall receive answers and data as to “where” microscopic plastic comes from. An understanding to “what” role, willing or unwilling, we all play with adding microscopic plastic into our food, water, air, and bodies. Additionally, presenting “how” plastic particles are dispersed and distributed into our food chain, water, air and bodies, will help each attendee to relate immediately to the issues at hand. Finally, learning the “why” we need to start adjusting our methodology with plastics and to initiate actions toward implemented worldwide solutions.
Biography:
Lauto has an Environmental B.S. degree from St. John's University, Energy Auditor Certification from New York Institute of Technology, Certification in Thermal/Heating from S.U.N.Y. at Farmingdale and New York State Certified Citizen Preparedness Emergency Services. He interned at Equitable Environmental Health that brought him to evaluate the environment at LILCO's Nuclear power plant that never opened. As an entrepreneur, he operates GoingTrueGreen.com, BBVpublishing.com and held or holds Trademarks / U.S. & International Patents on educational, environmental and energy-related products. Invited to the Vatican's University for Science and Faith Masters degree, Mr. Lauto lectured on Sustainable Living and present solutions everyone can implement to have a better stewardship toward Earth. The University Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum in Rome Italy, held a five day lecture series about Bioethical Questions on Climate Change and Mr. Lauto was honored to be a guest lecturer. Mr. Lauto has had a return invite and also has been invited to the United Nations in New York for Sustainability Conferences. As a speaker at energy / environmental forums, Mr. Lauto has also sat as a panelist at APEC (Alley Pond Environmental Center) in New York for Focus the Nation. He has completed and managed thousands of energy audits for homeowners, businesses, government accounts and corporations. Not one energy audit recommended a single action that implied sacrifice. As an International Sustainability Consultant for Maximpact, a Global Impact Investment Network based in Monaco France. Mr. Lauto's services offer corporate accounts international collaboration and consulting in Energy Savings, Environmental Protection, Going Green technologies, and strategies for using sustainable implementations to market and strengthen community outreach, public relations, and spark media interest. During the 20th Anniversary of Earth Day, Bill Lauto was the Energy Advisor to the Earth Day Committee in New York. Mr. Lauto was the attending expert witness to the press conferences of former New York’s Major Dinkins and Commissioner Mark Green. His expertise has been utilized by power companies such as: the New York Power Authority and the Long Island Lighting Company as well as by Mr. Mark Green, former Commissioner of Consumer Affairs, NYC who applied the nickname "Light Bulb Bill" to Mr. Lauto. Mr. Lauto has served as the Environmental and Energy expert on several television news and radio talk shows. He has provided information and consulting services on topics such as: air, cooling, heating, lighting, appliances, recycling stations, solar, wind, bio-fuels, hydrogen and water to: Clearwater, Consumer Report Magazine, European American Bank, Home Depot, LILCO, NBC, Macy*s, New York Power Authority, NYPIRG, Time Warner, EPA, thousands of homeowners, celebrities, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and many government accounts. nformation about Mr. Lauto, his articles and work, have been published in newspapers across the country, including: Consumer Report magazine, Kiplinger's Financial magazine and Business Ethics magazine. Mr. Lauto has been interviewed by ABC news, the New York Times, Cable News L.I. and was in a special television home audit hosted by Al Roker of NBC, but was never aired due to breaking news. Mr. Lauto managed the Consumer Energy Specialist Department for LILCO (Long Island Lighting Company). LILCO's Energy Works Center, Mobile Home Exhibit, Energy Hot Line and Senior Hot Line were operated under his supervision. During this time, functioning as manager of LILCO's Energy Experts, he also made presentations to groups, and was repeatedly interviewed on Long Island radio and television news stations. From 1981-1986, Mr. Lauto worked as a Lighting Consultant for North American Philips Corporation. Here, he conducted lighting energy reduction proposals that were presented to commercial, industrial and government accounts. Immediately upon graduation from St. John's University in 1979, Mr. Lauto worked as an Environmental Specialist in Hempstead Resource Recovery. Here, he prepared data reports on electrical, oil, water, air and steam usage from the overall system of converting garbage to electricity. For over thirty years, Mr. Lauto has been stating, "We have the technology to make America energy efficient. With the complete facts, people can learn how to lower their energy cost by 75% and more. Thus helping to save money, energy and most importantly, our environment for our children's children."
