Policy Advisor
Global Independent Policy Advisor on Plastics, Microplastics and the Environment
Global Independent Policy Advisor on plastics, microplastics & the environment, providing science-based guidance for sustainable solutions.
Years of experience
Scientific Studies Read
Hours Working Unpaid
Attendees
The World’s Leading Independent Plastics Policy Advisor
Trusted by Governments. Respected by Scientists. Proven to Deliver Truth.
If you’re crafting policy on plastics, you need the facts — not fear.
Dr. Chris DeArmitt FIMMM, FRSC, is the world’s foremost independent expert on plastics and one of the only scientists alive to have read over 5000 peer-reviewed studies on the topic. In a world clouded by misinformation, Dr. DeArmitt stands as a beacon of scientific clarity — advising top decision-makers in the United States, Canada, Mexico & Asia with remarkable success.
His work has transformed legislation and regulatory thinking across North America by presenting irrefutable evidence and calmly dismantling popular myths about plastic materials, waste, ocean debris, and microplastics.
If you’re a government official, lawmaker, regulatory agency, or international NGO, you cannot afford to get plastics policy wrong. Dr. DeArmitt ensures you get it right. Policy reversals are embarrassing and damaging to your reputation – why take that risk when you could make the right choice first time?
Proven Effectiveness – real world results
Helped shift national conversations away from misleading narratives
Prevented costly, ineffective plastic bans based on flawed assumptions
Reoriented regulatory frameworks toward evidence-based life cycle analysis informed decisions
Equipped policymakers with rigorous data to resist activist and media pressure
Dr. DeArmitt is not just a scientist — he’s a trusted advisor who changes minds in high-stakes environments.
Why Leaders Trust Dr. DeArmitt – Independent, unbiased & unmatched in depth
100% Independent – Just peer-reviewed science shared verbatim
Unrivalled Research – Has personally read thousands of peer-reviewed studies
Scientific Authority – Author of two acclaimed books: The Plastics Paradox & Shattering the Plastics Illusion
Global Perspective – Advises across continents with solutions that make sense in your region
Clear Communicator – Makes complex science accessible, persuasive and policy-relevant
Areas of Expertise
Microplastics – Exposure, Risk, Perspective and Reality
Plastic waste, Recycling and Circularity
Environmental Impact of Plastics Compared to Alternatives (like paper, metal, glass, wool or cotton)
Ocean Plastics and Misconceptions
Science Communication and Public Education
Plastics policy has global consequences. Mistakes are costly. Misinformation is rampant.
If you’re drafting legislation, building strategy, or evaluating regulatory options – bring Dr. DeArmitt to the table. His insights will empower your team with clarity, confidence, and science-backed solutions that actually serve the people and the planet.
Having the facts is just one piece of the puzzle – Dr. DeArmitt can explain them quickly so it all makes perfect sense. Helping the environment required a holistic view and holistic solutions that are proven to be effective.
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chris@phantomplastics.com +1 601 620 8080
Years of experience
Scientific Studies Read
Hours Working Unpaid
Attendees
Policy Makers Say…
“The most effective briefing on this topic I have ever seen”
US State Attorneys General – NY Event 2025
“Environmentalists’ targeting plastics leads to regressive outcomes. It shows that they care only about sensationalism and not about substance. Instead of solving problems, they are becoming part of the problem. Chris DeArmitt wrote a fantastic book that sums up the issue perfectly. It is called The Plastics Paradox.”
Lianne Rood – Shadow Minister Discussing Bill C-380 in Canadian Parliament
“Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC FIMMM, is a recognized world-wide leading source for factual and scientifically supported information on plastics, materials, design and environmental issues. His work is broadly available to all stakeholders. Chris is a valued trusted source to assist governments, industry, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders looking to develop effective policies to manage and support plastics and material supply chains.”
Joe Hruska – Vice-President, Environmental Affairs, Pathway Group
“I get it – plastics are the least of our problems.”
Minister of the Environment – Mexico
“In addition to scores of appearances on podcasts, radio, major newspapers and TV, hundreds of
his free books – “The Plastics Paradox” and “Shattering the Plastic Illusion” – are in the hands of
the U.S. Congress and Canadian Parliamentarians. He has been cited in Canadian Parliament by
MP Lianne Rood on Bill C-380.
Dedicated to a future where environmental decisions are rooted in factual accuracy rather than
misconceptions, Dr. DeArmitt continues to be an influential voice advocating for evidence-based
environmental stewardship.
Swift concluded “We are delighted to recognize Dr. Chris DeArmitt with the CCMBC 2025 True
Science Award.”
CCMBC – Coalition of Concerned Businesses and Manufacturers of Canada
