- Microplastics are already in your water, food, and air
- Government action is just the beginning—exposure isn’t
- Low-cost habits can reduce daily intake now
- Industry innovation is moving faster than regulation
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This is a personal health issue, not just environmental
This is also a story about innovation moving faster than policy. Mara-Labs is part of a growing private-sector effort to detect and combat microplastics at the source, offering insight into how science and technology are already addressing a problem governments are only beginning to define. David Roberts can speak to the scale of the issue, cut through exaggeration versus legitimate concern, and explain why microplastics are not just an environmental story—but a personal health issue hiding in plain sight. At the same time, he can walk audiences through immediate, actionable ways to reduce daily intake, from simple household changes to smarter consumer choices that limit contact with plastic-derived particles. He will discuss what led him to develop BrocElite®— a stabilized sulforaphane supplement designed to support detoxification, mitochondrial health, and cellular resilience.
David Roberts holds a MPH from Johns Hopkins, a Masters in BME from the UVA, and a Bachelors in EE and BME from Duke. He founded Mara Labs after his late wife’s cancer diagnosis sparked a deep dive into plant-based compounds and cellular protection. His personal health journey led directly to the development of BrocElite®— a stabilized sulforaphane supplement designed to support detoxification, mitochondrial health, and cellular resilience. David has more than 20 years of public health experience on three continents.
