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85% of People Want Global Ban on Single-Use Plastics

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Re: 85% of People Want Global Ban on Single-Use Plastics

#11

Is there a good substitute for cling wrap? I mostly store food in reusable containers. And I try to use foil as much as possible. But some things are irregularly shaped and need a tight seal, and I’ve struggled to find a good alternative.

Beeswax wrap for things that don’t need a tight seal. Most things should just go into a container that has a proper lid. IMO you save fridge space that way because now things stack.

Re: 85% of People Want Global Ban on Single-Use Plastics

#12

Is there a good substitute for cling wrap? I mostly store food in reusable containers. And I try to use foil as much as possible. But some things are irregularly shaped and need a tight seal, and I’ve struggled to find a good alternative.

Silicone stretch lids and bees wax wraps. Wrap foil around it for added protection, and re-use it since it won't get dirty. I sometimes use small plastic bags I already have lying around for the last part.

Re: 85% of People Want Global Ban on Single-Use Plastics

#13

Is there a good substitute for cling wrap? I mostly store food in reusable containers. And I try to use foil as much as possible. But some things are irregularly shaped and need a tight seal, and I’ve struggled to find a good alternative.

vacuum containers

Re: 85% of People Want Global Ban on Single-Use Plastics

#14
I'll admit I was a little skeptical of plastic bag bans here in Canada, but it's had a noticeable effect on how much random garbage ends up stuck in hedges and fences where I live. Adapting to it wasn't too bad and good reusable bags are a lot more ergonomic and don't tear as easily when carrying heavy loads.

Re: 85% of People Want Global Ban on Single-Use Plastics

#15
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The only exception is people that know the consequences on their every-day life.

What makes you say that? I support a ban and I totally understand that it will involve some pain until we adjust. Why would you believe others don't understand this?

Re: 85% of People Want Global Ban on Single-Use Plastics

#17

Is there a good substitute for cling wrap? I mostly store food in reusable containers. And I try to use foil as much as possible. But some things are irregularly shaped and need a tight seal, and I’ve struggled to find a good alternative.

I guess it’s OK. The biggest problem are store-bought products. The once in a while use of very thin cling film used when preparing food is minuscule in comparison.

Re: 85% of People Want Global Ban on Single-Use Plastics

#20
Doing this will involve a dramatic reshaping of how society works.

All of the food packaging that is plastic needs to go away. This would entail large shifts in supply chains, how we buy groceries, and economics of scale for certain goods. We know it is possible (glass bottles were the norm even just 30 years ago), but doing that transition now will be huge.

Then there are all the plastic bags that food comes in. From cookie sleeves to protein bars, all those plastics need to go away. How products are made shelf stable will need to change, which means flavors will change, and some products may no longer be viable.

I hope we make the change as a society, but it will be absurdly complicated to do.

Edit: I'd love if the restaurant industry had standardized reusable takeout container sizes that could be washed and handed back to a restaurant for (sterilization and then) reuse! It would not only improve the quality of takeout food (better insulation), but be more environmentally friendly.

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