#416 Awakening to the Plastics Truth: Dr. Chris DeArmitt on Science vs. Mythology

#416 Awakening to the Plastics Truth: Dr. Chris DeArmitt on Science vs. Mythology

From Awakening by Roy Coughlan

April 14, 2026 · 48 min · Season 6 · Episode 416

About this episode

Dr. Chris De Armitt discusses the truths and myths surrounding plastics and their impact on the environment.

Dr. Chris De Armitt (PhD, FRSC, FIMMM, CChem) is one of the world’s leading independent experts on plastics, microplastics, and the environment. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, he has worked at the forefront of polymer science with companies including BASF, HP, Apple, and Disney.

People in this episode

Host: Roy Coughlan

Guest: Dr. Chris De Armitt

Topics covered

  • plastics
  • microplastics
  • environment
  • polymer science
  • science vs mythology

Keywords

  • plastics
  • microplastics
  • environment
  • polymer science
  • science
  • mythology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BASF, HP, Apple, Disney, Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

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