RISE St. James University

The Health Harms of Plastics

Course Title: The Body Burdens of Plastics

Subject: Health Harms of Plastics

Offered by: RISE St. James University

Format: 100% Online

Priority Enrollment: 75% of seats are reserved for residents of St. John the Baptist, St. James, and St. Charles Parishes. Remaining seats are open to all.

Start Date: Begins Tuesday, May 20 at 6:00 PM CST and continues every Tuesday for four weeks

Speakers: To be announced

Course Summary: This free, virtual course features leading experts who will examine the human health impacts of plastics through the following topics: Toxic Ingredients in Plastics, Industrial Emissions and Community Health, Microplastics in the Body and Environment, Environmental Justice and Community Impact. Whether you're a frontline resident, healthcare provider, student, or advocate, this course provides a timely and essential foundation for understanding the health burdens of plastics and the urgent need for systemic change.