The speaker advocates for deposit systems and tackles accusations of being a shill for the plastic industry. They started their quest to uncover the truth about plastics due to their daughters being taught lies at school. The speaker emphasizes that their work is unpaid and driven by a desire for a better future based on evidence and truth. They provide credible sources and emphasize the importance of backing claims with evidence, regardless of personal credibility. Additionally, the speaker challenges the common belief about the abundance of plastic in the ocean by citing studies that suggest the amounts are negligible and have remained constant for decades.
The Plastics Paradox author Chris DeArmitt joins us to separate fact from fiction around plastic's impact on our health and the environment.
What We Discuss with Chris DeArmitt:
- Misconceptions about plastic degradation.
- Misconceptions about endocrine-disrupting chemicals in plastics.
- The energy efficiency of plastics.
- The role of recycling in plastic waste management.
- The future of plastics: biodegradability and compostability.
- And much more...
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