The Plastic Detox
An investigation into the global plastic crisis and what can be done about it.
This eye-opening documentary follows six couples with unexplained infertility as they lower their exposure to plastics in hopes it helps them conceive. With the help of scientists and researchers at the cutting edge of reproductive and environmental health, the film traces how plastic chemicals seep into daily routines and investigates whether changing daily habits can make a difference.
- Year
- 2026
- Hunter's role
- Cinematographer
- Director
- Louie Psihoyos, Josh Murphy
- Type
- Feature Doc
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Countries
- USA
Collaborators
- Mark Monroe — Co-founder, Diamond Docs
- Louie Psihoyos — Executive Director, Oceanic Preservation Society (OPS)
- Josh Murphy
- Kyle Vogt — Tech Entrepreneur. Co-founder of Cruise Automation (self-driving cars).
Awards
PREMIERE: Netflix — March 16, 2026 (Global streaming premiere, strategically timed to coincide with UN Global Plastics Treaty negotiations) NO AWARDS YET (released March 2026)
Festivals
No festival run. Released directly to Netflix on March 16, 2026.
Real-world impact
Released strategically to coincide with the final negotiations for the United Nations Global Plastics Treaty, the film entered the geopolitical arena by demonstrating that health impacts occur during the use phase of plastic products, not just at end-of-life disposal. Six couples with unexplained infertility underwent a three-month plastic detox based on a peer-reviewed study, putting a human face on the otherwise invisible crisis of endocrine disruption. The film advocates for mandatory cuts in plastic production at the source, positioning itself as both a personal wake-up call and a policy argument at the highest international level.