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#353 6,000 Studies vs. Billionaire Lies: The Truth About Plastics with Dr. Chris De Armitt

17 Apr 2026

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What if the "eco-friendly" choice you're making is actually 200x worse for the environment? Dr. Chris De Armitt—materials scientist, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and author of The Plastics Paradox—joins us after reviewing over 6,000 peer-reviewed studies. His mission? Replace environmental mythology with actual science. In this no-holds-barred conversation, Chris reveals why plastic bags are the greenest option, why your reusable cotton tote is an environmental disaster, and why billionaires like Michael Bloomberg and Bill Gates are funding studies that say the exact opposite of the scientific consensus. Whether you're a speaker who needs to fact-check your material or someone tired of being guilt-tripped at the grocery store, this episode will change how you think about "sustainability." Guest: Dr. Chris De Armitt All Episodes: https://www.awakeningpodcast.org Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants: https://roycoughlan.com/ Bio of Dr. Chris De Armitt 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. He is the founder of Phantom Plastics and the Plastics Research Council, a network of professors and toxicologists dedicated to sharing scientific truth. After reviewing over 6,000 peer-reviewed studies, he authored The Plastics Paradox and Shattering the Plastics Illusion, both available for free. His work has been featured on CBS 60 Minutes, BBC, Sky News, and The Washington Post. He has advised governments and policymakers worldwide and has never been funded by the plastics industry. What we discussed: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 How his daughter's homework sparked a global mission 02:10 Expert witness AGAINST plastic — vaginal mesh case & 9,000 settlements 03:35 Peer Reviewed Vs Paid Reviewed 05:30 The Plastic Protestors 06:20 What would make a difference to the Environment 06:50 The Plastic Straw Myth 07:50 The lie of the Plastic in our Bodies 08:20 Why it Does Not take 1,000 yrs to break down 09:45 How long to Degrade a Plastic bag 11:19 Everylife bags 12:35 Tyre materials have toxic Rubber 14:20 How your body reacts to plastics 16:40 Does Plastics leak into your body from Water bottles 18:00 How Poor Countries sterilize their water 19:05 Testing the Plastic on rats should put you at ease 19:40 People get ill from the Worry of Plastics in your body 20:30 Fed 25% of Teflon to Rats 22:30 Do any Governments pay attention to his studies 24:30 Why taxing plastic bags did not help 25:50 What happens to our Plastic to be Recycled 27:50 Poland new bottle tax 30:35 No Correlation between Recycling and Litter 31:45 The Ocean Plastic Lie 36:20 Is the 8 Billion Population another Lie 37:20 The attacks on Social Media 41:25 His 2 Books on Plastic 42:50 Why are Billionaires lying about the Plastics 46:24 Be Skeptical of Headlines 47:30 Where to find Dr. Chris De Armitt 🔗 CONTACT DR. CHRIS DE ARMITT Website & Free Books: https://www.plasticsresearchcouncil.com Speaker & Consulting: https://www.phantomplastics.com The Plastics Paradox (Free): https://www.plasticsparadox.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdearmitt 🤝 CONNECT WITH ROY COUGHLAN Website: https://www.awakeningpodcast.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakingpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster #PlasticsParadox #MicroplasticsMyth #AwakeningPodcast #ChrisDeArmitt #PlasticTruth #EnvironmentalMyths #WakeUpToScience #PlasticsResearchCouncil #ScienceVsMedia #GreenWashing #OceanPlasticMyth #RecyclingTruth #PFAS #MicroplasticsFacts #PeerReviewedScience #BigEnvironment #PlasticLies #AwakeningToTruth #ConsciousConsumer #RoyCoughlan #EnvironmentalScience #TruthSeekers #MediaManipulation #FactsOverFear #PodcastAwakening #FollowTheScience #PlasticRecycling

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#353 6,000 Studies vs. Billionaire Lies: The Truth About Plastics with Dr. Chris De Armitt

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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