Chris DeArmitt joins us to share his evidence-based perspective on plastics, revealing how widespread misinformation distorts environmental priorities and leads well-intentioned consumers to make harmful choices. With five years of unpaid research analyzing over 5,000 scientific studies, Chris exposes the disconnect between alarming media narratives and the scientific consensus regarding plastic's environmental impact.

• Debunking sensationalist claims about microplastics in human brains using scientifically invalid methods
• Exposing media bias - 93% of articles claim plastics are harmful while scientific consensus shows no evidence of threat
• Dismantling the "plastic island" myth - no Texas-sized garbage patch exists in our oceans
• Revealing that 85% of ocean plastic is fishing gear while consumer items (bottles, straws, bags) make up just 0.03%
• Comparing environmental impacts across materials - glass, paper and metal typically create more waste and emissions than plastic
• Explaining why weight correlates with environmental impact - heavier alternatives generally have larger carbon footprints
• Advocating for informed consumer choices based on scientific evidence rather than industry propaganda

Visit phantomplastics.com or plasticsresearchcouncil.com for free access to peer-reviewed research on plastics and their environmental impact.

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