As a preeminent independent expert on plastic materials formulation, I’ve spent over 30 years working with highly respected companies, including Fortune 100 firms, to solve their most pressing technical challenges with unparalleled speed. This is made possible by assimilating huge amounts of data and then applying creativity to find solutions that elude others. One well-know open innovation platform ranked me in the top 0.01% of innovators world-wide for solving tough industrial challenges.That is the business side of what I do, but I am also an altruist who relentlessly crusades for truth. As a career scientist, I believe that we should make choices based on facts and logic, not on ideologies or political affiliations. That is why I challenge common misconceptions and prevailing narratives by showing peer-reviewed evidence. Over the course of my career, I’ve watched public discourse around plastics and the environment become increasingly clouded by misinformation.Driven to uncover the truth, I have read over 4000 peer-reviewed studies unpaid, and published The Plastics Paradox, in which I debunk widely held myths, challenge misconceptions, and present the facts about plastic waste, microplastics, and environmental degradation. Armed with this knowledge, I help businesses, policymakers, and the public to make informed decisions grounded in rigorous science.As an award-winning speaker voted the #1 plastics expert globally, I regularly present at conferences worldwide, including keynote appearances and live television interviews on major platforms like CBS 60 Minutes, Sky News, and the BBC. My presentations are designed to challenge entrenched beliefs and offer audiences a deeper, science-backed understanding of plastics and their environmental implications. My focus is on providing actionable insights that industries can adopt to innovate responsibly and sustainably.With a career marked by multiple patents, prestigious awards, and extensive industry recognition, I continue to consult globally through my company, Phantom Plastics®, where I help businesses innovate while sparking conversations about plastics that inspire change through the lens of science.If you’re looking to collaborate with a world-class expert on microplastics for keynote speaking engagements, media appearances, or business consulting services, I welcome and look forward to connecting with you. Chris DeArmitt Founder & President | Phantom Plasticswww.phantomplastics.com