Gradical Podcast - The Podcast about Plastics in Medical Technology

Dr. Chris DeArmitt - Plastic Myths

Lucas Pianegonda Season 1 Episode 12

Dr. Chris DeArmitt is a world-class Plastic consultant and independent environmental expert. Chris had a stellar career in the plastics industry at firms such as BASF before starting his own consultancy Phantom Plastics. In 2020 he wrote the plastics paradox, where he tackles persistent myths about the environmental impact of plastics. He founded a non-profit called plastics research council to further the mission of spreading the scientific truth about plastics. In his recently released second book “Shattering the Plastic Illusion” he clears up many more myths about plastics. The book is free, download it now.

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