Environmental scientist and microplastics researcher Dana Zhaxylykova on the links between fast fashion, toxicity and microplastics

Conscious Chatter with Kestrel Jenkins by Kestrel Jenkins

Feb 25, 202549:07Fashion & Beauty

In Episode 328, Kestrel welcomes Dana Zhaxylykova, an environmental scientist & microplastics researcher, to the show. Originally from Kazakhstan, Dana is currently based in Germany — through her Instagram platform, she...

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