Plastics & Environmental Keynote Speaker

“The expectations were high, when Chris entered the virtual stage on direct link from Cincinatti, US at the opening day of the 12th edition of Plastteknik Nordic 2023, in Malmö 10th of May, the most significant plastics fair in the Nordic countries. For thirty minutes he spellbound the biggest audience of the day, with well over hundred persons, with his comprehensive scientific research on plastic materials and the environment…”

Per-Stefan Gersbro

“Chris spoke at our association’s semi-annual meeting in 2022, and it was one of the best presentations I’ve ever seen. He was very comfortable with the space and the audience, spoke in a down-to-earth manner, and his slides were well designed, easy to follow, and informative. For this customized presentation, Chris collected data that is specific to our industry and prepared graphs to help convey that data easily.”

“After witnessing an unexplained increase in the attacks against plastic in recent years and having no prepared rebuttals to those random claims about how plastics are harming the environment, it has been very enlightening to recognize that someone has the data to help fight fiction with facts. Thank goodness Chris DeArmitt has invested the time to research the truth data about how plastic materials are usually the best choice for numerous environmental considerations. Now, we need to help share this data with our audiences. Thank you, Chris!”

Lance MacNevin

“He participated as a digital keynote, and we had a live broadcast from Cincinnati, US, to Malmö, Sweden. With his professionalism and expertise, he has drawn a large audience to his presentation. He engaged the audience to a very high degree, which is often difficult when broadcasting digitally, but this was no problem for Chris – not only was he highly appreciated by the audience as one of the best plastic materials experts in the world, but also for his very strong presence during his presentation.”

Mahtab Karimi

“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

“After hearing Dr. DeArmitt present I have seen overwhelming evidence that we have been misled into making policies proven to increase harm to the environment. By conducting the first comprehensive review of the science on materials use, waste generation, litter causes, microplastics, ocean plastics and degradation his work sets the foundation for sensible policies that will actually have a positive impact. As a scientist myself, I know how important it is to case decisions on solid data.”

“I highly recommend that you listed to Chris because it will change your view on this topic forever…”

Dr. Nicolas Kokel

“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.
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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

“Chris stands for a scientific approach at its best. Independent, critical, unbiased and what is most important to me questioning internet gossip on plastics and the environment. I really found a reliable and strong partner, who is tirelessly working on debunking myths around plastics and by that enables decision makers to head for a brighter future.”

Robert Beregowez

“We at Printex Transparent Packaging fully support the efforts Chris makes dispelling the myths of Plastics and providing scientific proof to counter-act the modern day trend of demonizing plastics. Consumers and manufacturers deserve to know the truth and as a PHD in plastics, he is the perfect person to ask for the truth! ”

Jane White

“Chris is a passionate advocate for data-driven decisions with respect to evaluating the sustainability of plastic as a material. He is fearless in expressing his views and a highly energetic speaker who has reviewed vast quantities of research and is a world wide expert in his field. The facts unfortunately won’t be palatable to many, but Chris has a unique capability to condense vast volumes of research into nuggets of truth that are confronting but undeniable. ”

Siobhan O’Dwyer

“This book gives the honest and upfront truths about material choices and the environmental impacts of those choices. It offers multiple sources and angles to provide a comprehensive yet easy to read insight into our current trend of plastic-bashing and the future issues this will cause. I’d highly recommend a read if you want to be informed on this subject.”

“A colleague just gifted me a copy of Dr. Chris DeArmitt’s new book, the Plastics Paradox. This is the most cogent, comprehensive, and courageous analysis of plastics and the environment that I have ever read. Easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to cross reference and fact check. Ruthlessly agnostic in the application of scientific rigor to the problems of plastics in the environment. This book should be an essential part of every plastic professional’s training and preparation.”

Bill Duelge – CTO – BottleOne

“Your episode on Jordan’s show was outstanding Chris. Thank you for what you are doing for humanity.”

This comment was feedback on my appearance for the famous Jordan Harbinger Show.

Kevin Burns – CEO – Technical Coating Systems

“Congratulations, Chris DeArmitt – PhD, FRSC, FIMMM on your great presentation! Our expectations were high, but you definitely exceeded them. Long live science and its power to transform the world!”

This comment was feedback on my appearance in São Paulo Brazil in September of 2024

Gisela Antakly Martinez – Owner – Antakly Public Affairs

“Best moments of the 5th Brazilian Plastic Congress, with the right to the book autograph: The Paradox of Plastics, by Chris De Armitt. This work is a great source of information about the world of plastic, easily bringing valuable information based on scientific data.”

This comment was feedback on my appearance in São Paulo Brazil in September of 2024

Roberta Duarte – Diretora Executiva – HEAD do Negócio de Distribuição de Resinas Termoplásticas

“Well done, Chris! Another amazing presentation filled with facts, myths, and science that is helping consumers shift their mindset about the benefits of packaging and plastics. We all need to do our part, learn more, and recycle.”

This comment was feedback on my appearance in São Paulo Brazil in September of 2024

Fernando Rodrigues Seixas – Commercial Director – Plastipak