Walter Leal

Walter Leal is the head of the Research and Transfer Center for Sustainability and Climate Impact Management at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. He is recognized for his contributions to the field of sustainability and environmental health, often emphasizing the significant health burdens associated with plastic use and advocating for greater political action to address the issue. Leal has pointed out the need for a comprehensive understanding of the health impacts of plastics, as well as the importance of considering both positive and negative aspects of materials used in various applications.