646. “You’re Being Lied To About Microplastics” - Dr. Chris DeArmitt

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A police officer turned materials scientist blows the whistle on the anti-plastic panic. Get Chris’ book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plastics-Paradox-Facts-Brighter-Future-ebook/dp/B085ZTYDMW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RKE4V14WVGWE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PfgxxtF3xIe0OK1PnYDV0Q.kFaL3M-CASCOYAhWTxInHrRr3NgdjgVquXZtnvnvDAA&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Plastics+Paradox%3A+Facts+for+a+Brighter+Future&qid=1776936342&sprefix=the+plastics+paradox+facts+for+a+brighter+future%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-1 Dr. Chris DeArmitt, PhD materials scientist and leading independent expert on plastics, reveals why the microplastics scare is overhyped, who’s funding the fear, and what the actual science says after reviewing thousands of studies. From billionaire-backed campaigns and media distortion to why replacing plastic often makes things worse for the environment, this episode challenges everything you’ve heard about plastic, dust, and real toxins. SPONSORS: Go to https://surfshark.com/heretics for 4 extra months of Surfshark Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code andrewgold at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/andrewgold Check Plaud UK: https://bit.ly/40Gzdh1 | US: https://bit.ly/475MQKe Notepro: https://bit.ly/479tWSR Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/ Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics Discover the truth behind the headlines and stop worrying about imaginary threats. Get Chris DeArmitt’s free books and resources linked below. If you’ve been scared by plastic stories, this episode will change how you see everyday materials. #Microplastics #PlasticsMyth #EnvironmentalTruth Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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