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The Plastic Detox, the documentary currently making waves on Netflix, follows six couples struggling with different kinds of fertility challenges, who take up a three-month mission to reduce their everyday exposure to plastic-related chemicals.

The documentary reveals that common plastic products comprise additives like phthalates and Bisphenols – two major groups of EDCs – causing a variety of health problems. With the guidance of environmental and reproductive epidemiologist Shanna H Swan, PhD, the pairs track key fertility metrics over a period of 90 days to see if the cut-down on plastic exposure helps improve their chances of pregnancy.

By the end of The Plastic Detox, many of them notice a major reduction in chemical exposures, as is evidenced by the fall of BPA to undetectable levels. Since the male body takes nearly 70 days to produce new sperm, the 90-day window showed improvement in men’s key fertility metrics.

As Netflix eventually caught up with the couples, except Shantal and Nick, who refused to be interviewed, viewers finally got an idea of what they have been up to since filming. So, for those wondering where they are now, here are the answers.

Where are the couples now from The Plastic Detox?

Monique and Bruno

Three out of six couples featured in The Plastic Detox became pregnant, proving that a reduction in plastic exposure can result in real health benefits. The first pair to become pregnant was Monique and Bruno, who gave birth to baby Daniel when the documentary was still in production. As reported by Tudum, they are expecting another baby by the end of March. “God then exceeded our expectations when He generously sent baby Camila on our way,” they say.

According to Monique and Bruno, the lifestyle change didn’t just influence fertility, but also went beyond it. Not only do they sleep better, but even their skin feels less dry. In fact, Bruno’s eczema has significantly reduced. From taking medication shots every week to not requiring any for over six months, the experiment has taken them on a fruitful journey.

Julie and Eric

“Huge news: Our son was born in early 2026!” Julie and Eric shared. “We are so lucky, blessed, and thankful to God to be his parents.”

Julie and Eric’s struggle with fertility challenges lasted over five years, but crossing paths with Dr Swan ultimately changed their lives in more ways than one. “When we met Shanna, we felt like we finally got answers and solutions that worked,” they say. “This completely changed our perspective on environmental hazards and how everyday household toxins can impact health.”

At the moment, Eric has plans to enrol on a law school to pursue and advocate for policy change around chemical exposure. “We don’t want our son, or anyone, to grow up in a world affected by this,” they explain.

Katie and Tim

Katie and Tim’s journey has been significantly different from the couples who conceived during or after the filming of The Plastic Detox. In the documentary, it is seen that Katie’s phthalate levels increased during the study, and Tim’s sperm concentration fell down slightly, even though his motile count saw a 50% spike. After the filming was over, they announced a crucial decision.

“After much prayer and consideration, we have decided to pursue IVF,” they say. With the guidance of a fertility doctor in San Diego, they continued their plastic-free lifestyle with targeted supplements, resulting in promising outcomes. “Tim’s sperm levels increased incredibly, and Katie received one of the best [lowest] BPA tests the doctor had seen. We continue to carry great hope with us through our IVF journey,” they added.

Darby and Jesse

When they were one month into the study, Darby and Jesse unfortunately underwent an early miscarriage. However, by the end of The Plastic Detox, they were pregnant again. They have already welcomed their baby boy, and Darby is grateful for the lifestyle changes that made the pregnancy as smooth as possible.

“I would love to know how the study helped prepare my body to avoid a lot of the symptoms my friends struggled with that I was fortunate to avoid,” she explains.

Kate and Erik

Kate and Eric have remained consistent with the habits they developed while filming the Netflix documentary. “The level of reduction that we had during filming has decreased a bit, but we are still trying to pay active attention to what we do and reduce plastic and chemical exposure as much as possible,” they say.

While they don’t have a lot to share on the fertility front, the everyday changes have definitely stuck with them. “Cooking without plastic turned out to be a lot easier than expected. There are many options for most cookware, like wooden spatulas that aren’t significantly more expensive and still work just as well.” Additionally, they have also cut down on the usage of synthetic wear in terms of clothing, embracing the changes with each passing day.