TSL:SFN - The Plastics Paradox w/ Chris DeArmitt
The sustainability world has a pretty clear verdict on plastic. Chris DeArmitt disagrees. A PhD polymer scientist, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and author of The Plastics Paradox, DeArmitt has read thousands of peer-reviewed studies without funding and made it his mission to translate complex science into clear, practical guidance. He challenges popular narratives around microplastics, ocean garbage patches, and eco-labels, and argues that plastic is often the more environmentally responsible choice over natural alternatives like cotton, glass, and wood. It's a perspective that runs counter to mainstream sustainability thinking — and one worth giving some thought to. Press play and decide for yourself.
Find Chris DeArmitt and The Plastics Paradox online:
- Chris DeArmitt - LinkedIn
- Plastic Paradox - Homepage
- The Plastics Paradox: Facts for a Brighter Future - Book
Find me online:
- This Sustainable Life: Solve For Nature Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/solvefornature
- Blog: https://verdantgrowth.blog/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/verdantgrowth
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/verdantgrowth.bsky.social
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realverdantgrowth
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/verdant.growth or http://instagram.com/verdantgrowthofficial
