The PERTH Trial

The PERTH Trial The Plastic Exposure Reduction Transforms Health Trial at the University of Western Australia

Choose food that’s been wrapped by nature.Our research confirms that plastic chemical exposure can be reduced by avoidin...
18/06/2026

Choose food that’s been wrapped by nature.

Our research confirms that plastic chemical exposure can be reduced by avoiding plastic touch points. One of these is food packaging. Opting for loose produce is one of the best options.
(Fruit and veg still needs to be washed before eating though!)

Want to steer clear of plastic chemicals? 1. Audit your kitchen for plastic items (utensils, containers, cling wrap etc)...
14/05/2026

Want to steer clear of plastic chemicals?
1. Audit your kitchen for plastic items (utensils, containers, cling wrap etc)
2. Stock up on glass, ceramic and stainless steel replacements

The cup matters! Choose ceramic, glass, or stainless steel cups for your daily coffee. Single use cups are lined with to...
06/05/2026

The cup matters! Choose ceramic, glass, or stainless steel cups for your daily coffee. Single use cups are lined with toxic plastic chemicals that leach out into your drinks.

Our PERTH Trial participants avoided plastic for 7 days and almost halved their measurable levels of plastic chemicals in their bodies.

The PERTH Trial is made possible by and

Fancy a pint of science? 🍻 Join Clinical Professor Michaela Lucas on 20 May at Paddington Ale House for a fascinating di...
05/05/2026

Fancy a pint of science? 🍻
Join Clinical Professor Michaela Lucas on 20 May at Paddington Ale House for a fascinating discussion on plastic chemicals and your health.
Prof Lucas will explain how The PERTH Trial managed to achieve a 7-day diet and lifestyle intervention that significantly reduced the levels of plastic chemicals for participants.
This is your best chance to ask Prof Lucas your burning questions on plastic!
Link in bio ⬆️ or search ‘Pint of Science Perth’ for tickets.

To minimise our plastic exposure we choose food that is free of plastic packaging.The PERTH Trial is made possible by a...
04/05/2026

To minimise our plastic exposure we choose food that is free of plastic packaging.

The PERTH Trial is made possible by and

Want to go low-plastic but not sure how? We’ve put together a practical list of ideas, based on our research. If this li...
04/05/2026

Want to go low-plastic but not sure how? We’ve put together a practical list of ideas, based on our research. If this list seems overwhelming, don’t worry! Over the coming weeks we will be taking you through each point one at a time.

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Results from our 7-day low-plastic diet and lifestyle intervention were published in Nature Medicine last week and the r...
29/04/2026

Results from our 7-day low-plastic diet and lifestyle intervention were published in Nature Medicine last week and the reaction has been huge! 🎉🎉

People have told us this research brings enormous hope, and also validation, to their efforts in avoiding toxic plastic chemicals in their everyday lives.

Full paper is available to read here (link in bio ⬆️)
https://rdcu.be/feAXT

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That’s OUR groundbreaking trial featured in today! 🤩🙌👌Research that brings hope for those who want to avoid the negativ...
22/04/2026

That’s OUR groundbreaking trial featured in today! 🤩🙌👌
Research that brings hope for those who want to avoid the negative side effects of plastic chemical exposure (which is … everyone?!)❤️

The PERTH Trial is made possible by and

The team at The PERTH Trial is VERY excited to announce we have been published in Nature Medicine! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏Huge c...
21/04/2026

The team at The PERTH Trial is VERY excited to announce we have been published in Nature Medicine! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Huge congratulations to everyone involved in this enormous achievement! And special mention to lead authors Dr Amelia Harray, Dr Andrew Lucas and Clinical Professor Michaela Lucas! 🤩🤩🤩

Keep following us for the latest insights on plastic chemical exposure and human health. We are only just getting started! 💪💪

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