You Are Already Living With Plastic Inside You.
Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, placentas, and breast milk. Homo Plasticus exists to translate the emerging science into clarity — and to show you what you can do about it.
The Science Has Changed.
The Public Deserves to Know.
Homo Plasticus is a physician-led platform at the intersection of environmental exposure and human biology. We translate peer-reviewed science into language that is clear, honest, and actionable — without alarmism, without guesswork, and without agenda.
Founded by Elie R. Haddad, MD, this platform was built on a single conviction: people deserve accurate, medically informed information about what is entering their bodies — and what they can do about it today.
Learn the ScienceThis Is Not an Environmental Story.
It Is a Medical One.
Microplastics and nanoplastics have been detected in nearly every human organ system studied. The emerging research connects plastic exposure to inflammatory responses, endocrine disruption, cardiovascular risk, and reproductive health concerns.
This is not speculation. This is published science — and the body of evidence is growing rapidly.
Water & Food
Bottled water, tap water, seafood, salt, beer, processed food packaging — all documented sources of daily microplastic ingestion.
Air & Inhalation
Indoor and outdoor air carries microplastic fibers. Your lungs filter them — partially. Residual particles accumulate in lung tissue.
Skin & Personal Care
Synthetic clothing fibers, microbeads in cosmetics, plastic-lined packaging — each a vector for daily dermal and oral exposure.
Bloodstream & Organs
Nanoplastics cross biological barriers. They have been confirmed in blood, placenta, breast milk, and brain tissue.
Awareness Without Action Is Not Enough.
The plastic age is not reversible overnight — but your exposure is reducible today. Homo Plasticus gives you a clear, practical framework to start.
Water & Food
Filtration systems, glass and stainless containers, cooking and storage strategies that meaningfully reduce daily ingestion.
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Air quality, cleaning products, cookware, and storage solutions that reduce ambient and direct plastic exposure at home.
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Natural fiber choices, laundry filters for synthetic textiles, and personal care product swaps to reduce dermal exposure.
Explore personal swaps →Elie R. Haddad, MD
Dr. Elie R. Haddad is a physician and health educator whose work sits at the intersection of environmental medicine and human biology. After years of tracking the accelerating research on microplastic contamination in human tissue, he founded Homo Plasticus to provide the public with what the scientific literature makes clear — but rarely communicates plainly.
His approach is grounded in evidence, calibrated for honesty, and driven by the conviction that informed people make better decisions for their health and the health of future generations.
"The question is no longer whether plastics are inside us. The question is what we do with that knowledge." — Elie R. Haddad, MDAbout Dr. Haddad
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The Complete Physician's Guide to Microplastics
Everything you need to understand the microplastic crisis, assess your personal exposure, and build a practical reduction strategy — written by a physician, designed for clarity.
- Evidence-based overview of microplastic science
- Room-by-room home exposure audit
- Actionable reduction plan by category
- Curated product recommendations with rationale
- What the science cannot yet tell us — and why that matters
The Complete Physician's Guide to Microplastics
Understanding the Science, Assessing Your Exposure, and Taking Action
The Conversation Is Growing.
Dr. Haddad speaks, writes, and appears on platforms dedicated to educating the public about microplastic exposure and environmental health.
TEDx Talk — Elie R. Haddad, MD
"What Plastic Is Doing to the Human Body"
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Speaking, Podcasts & Press
As the science of microplastic contamination reaches mainstream awareness, Homo Plasticus provides clear, evidence-based commentary for media, podcast, and speaking inquiries.
Dr. Haddad speaks on microplastic exposure, its intersection with human health, and what individuals and institutions can do to reduce the burden.
Choose Your Starting Point.
Whether you're new to this topic or ready to act, Homo Plasticus has a clear path forward.