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Keynote Speaker

World-class independent
expert & author

    Years of experience

    Scientific Studies Read

    Hours Working Unpaid

    Attendees

    For Plastics Employees

    Reignite pride. Arm yourself with facts.
    Your employees are demoralized by relentless negative press. This keynote restores morale by showing the overwhelming scientific evidence that plastics are often the best environmental choice—not the worst. Attendees walk away empowered to defend their work, their company, and their industry with confidence.

    For Business Leaders & Investors

    Get ahead of the curve. Avoid costly mistakes.
    Billions are being poured into replacing plastics with inferior, more polluting alternatives. This talk reveals how science-based decisions—not activist slogans—lead to smarter investments, reduced risk, and true sustainability. Discover where the facts diverge from the narrative—and how that creates opportunity.

    For Lawmakers & Regulators

    Craft policy rooted in reality, not rhetoric.
    Regulations should protect people and the planet—not chase popular myths. This keynote lays out peer-reviewed evidence that exposes common fallacies and offers a clearer path to real environmental benefit. It’s a must for any decision-maker who takes their responsibility seriously.

    For Educators & Thought Leaders

    Challenge assumptions. Advance truth.
    This talk ignites critical thinking, exposing how “common knowledge” about plastics has been built on flawed or cherry-picked science. Dr. DeArmitt shows what 4000+ peer-reviewed studies actually say—data that can reframe your curriculum, research, or public messaging.

    Why Choose Dr. DeArmitt as your keynote speaker?

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    Unparalleled expertise: Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining.

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    Independent & Unbiased: Conducted comprehensive reviews of scientific literature without external funding in order to preserve impartiality.

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    Global recognition: Featured on platforms like CBS 60 Minutes, BBC, Sky News, Washington Post, The Telegraph, USA Today and many more for his authoritative perspectives on plastics.

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    Landmark Publications: Authored The Plastics Paradox and Shattering the Plastics Illusion, seminal works debunking common myths about plastics and the environment.

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    Trusted educator and advisor to both companies and governments world-wide.

    Keynote Topics

    1. Facts for a Brighter Future

    In this compelling keynote, Dr. DeArmitt dismantles prevalent myths about plastics by presenting peer-reviewed scientific evidence. Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of topics such as:

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    The actual percentage of plastics in global waste streams.

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    Comparative environmental impacts of plastics versus alternative materials.

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    The truth about ocean plastics and their effects on marine life.

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    Insights into microplastics: exposure levels and health implications.

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    Causes and solutions for litter.

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    How we were misled and what to do about it.

    2. Microplastics: Separating Fact from Fiction

    Addressing the growing concerns around microplastics, this keynote delves into:

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    Sources and types of microplastics in the environment.

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    Actual concentrations compared to safe and dangerous exposure levels.

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    In-depth insights into valid versus invalid studies – analytical methods and procedures.

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    Particles in the body – how concerned should we be?

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    The holistic view – how significant are microplastics compared to other particles we are exposed to?

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    Examining media coverage: are we being accurately informed?

    3. Customized Presentations

    Dr. DeArmitt offers tailored keynotes to meet the specific needs of your audience, whether that’s industry professionals, policymakers, investors, board members or environmental advocates. Each presentation includes:

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    Customized content relevant to your sector (pipes, beverage containers, food packaging, foams etc.).

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    Engaging visuals and powerful analogies to help you in your own environmental journey.

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    Possibility to have multiple presentations for different stakeholders during the same visit.

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    Q & A sessions to address audience questions and private individual meetings.

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    Complimentary signed copies of The Plastics Paradox or Shattering the Plastics Illusion.

    Book Dr. DeArmitt for Your Next Event

    Elevate your event with a keynote that challenges perceptions and fosters informed discussions on plastics and sustainability. What are the benefits?

    Executives want facts upon which to make strategic decisions.

    Employees are ashamed to work in the plastics industry but the keynote re-energizes them with the facts.

    Does your sales team struggle when asked sustainability question? Not anymore!

    Investors are worried that microplastics and impact concerns will threaten their investment. This talk reassures them that they are on the right path.

    chris@phantomplastics.com +1 601 620 8080

    Years of experience

    Scientific Studies Read

    Hours Working Unpaid

    Attendees

    Dr. Chris DeArmitt Keynote ABINAM São Paulo Brazil 2024

    Ready to book Chris?

    “I have read Chris’ work thoroughly, it is a fantastic source of data and information to reference. It is written in a very direct style, stating the facts and science behind materials (comparing to plastic application) and highlights key points to consider when making material choices. The book manages to dispel myths about plastic and explain in an easy to understand way, clearly portraying the information. As a Packaging Technologist, the information is great for consideration against other factors when choosing the right material for the application.”

    Dan Coppins – Packaging Technologist & Quality Manager

    “Chris is a passionate, no-nonense and motivating speaker. Not afraid to stick his head above the parapet and challenge established mantras with incisive, fact-based evidence, Chris naturally engages audiences and interviewers alike. Never short of a witty quip, Chris opens people’s eyes and dares them to think differently…”

    Tony Harrison

    “Chris DeArmitt is the leading voice for todays febrile discussion about our use of plastics in society. When all around us is a sea of misinformation on plastics, Chris will explain, in his engaging style and the most straightforward of terms, the real facts and science behind this topic of our age.
    Chris knows his brief like ……”

    Fergus Hardie

    “Chris is a passionate and experienced author/speaker on plastics materials, with a determination to provide solid evidence for all of his findings. He is extremely personable and has an ability to get truly inside the topic he is working on, debunking myths through sound science. He is engaging and knowledgeable.”

    STEVEN PACITTI