646. “You’re Being Lied To About Microplastics” - Dr. Chris DeArmitt

About this episode

Dr. Chris DeArmitt discusses the overhyped fears surrounding microplastics and the actual science behind plastics.

A police officer turned materials scientist blows the whistle on the anti-plastic panic. Get Chris’ book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plastics-Paradox-Facts-Brighter-Future-ebook/dp/B085ZTYDMW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RKE4V14WVGWE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PfgxxtF3xIe0OK1PnYDV0Q.kFaL3M-CASCOYAhWTxInHrRr3NgdjgVquXZtnvnvDAA&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Plastics+Paradox%3A+Facts+for+a+Brighter+Future&qid=1776936342&sprefix=the+plastics+paradox+facts+for+a+brighter+future%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-1 Dr. Chris DeArmitt, PhD materials scientist and leading independent expert on plastics, reveals why the microplastics scare is overhyped, who’s funding the fear, and what the actual science says after reviewing thousands of studies. From billionaire-backed campaigns and media distortion to why replacing plastic often makes things worse for the environment, this episode challenges everything you’ve heard about plastic, dust, and real toxins. SPONSORS: Go to https://surfshark.com/heretics for 4 extra months of Surfshark Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code andrewgold at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/andrewgold Check Plaud UK: https://bit.ly/40Gzdh1 |…

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Gold

Guest: Dr. Chris DeArmitt

Topics covered

• microplastics
• environment
• science
• plastic
• media distortion
• public perception

Keywords

• microplastics
• plastic panic
• environmental science
• media distortion
• toxicology

Sponsors

Surfshark, Saily, Plaud UK, Notepro, Akiflow, Monetary Metals, Mint Mobile

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Plastics Paradox: Facts for a Brighter Future

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