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"Ban unnecessary single-use plastic products most likely to become plastic pollution, e.g. shopping bags, cutlery, cups & plates" Such a loaded question just weakens the point. That's why it's hard to take these efforts seriously.
Yes yes instead of single use bags at the store I now get more durable plastic bags that I throw away after using once. Well done.
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.
Seconded. Plastic bag bans here in Colorado have been fantastic from my view. Far less trash everywhere, and we use better bags that can carry more without failing catastrophically in the parking lot.
A ban like that sounds good. But what would replace those plastics? For the take-out food containers a common alternative is PFAS-treated paper. Is it much better for the health environment?
In my local area I'm seeing a move towards returnable containers.
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vacuum containers
I have a vacuum sealer, but their bags are plastic. Is there an eco-friendly Food Saver bag that doesn’t require commercial composting?
I keep looking for alternatives since I vacuum seal a lot and I hate using a new plastic bag for each, but have yet to find a suitable alternative that doesn't defeat the entire purpose.
Yes yes instead of single use bags at the store I now get more durable plastic bags that I throw away after using once. Well done.
Some people find utility in these sturdier plastic bags, so a general ban would only do harm. They just specifically shouldn't be sold at checkout like disposable bags used to be.
A ban like that sounds good. But what would replace those plastics? For the take-out food containers a common alternative is PFAS-treated paper. Is it much better for the health environment?
But even just reducing the staggering amount of single-use plastics in regular restaurant/bar contexts in the US would be a start. The amount of restaurants serving plastic cups, paper plates, and plastic tableware is absurd, and I'm not talking about festivals, outdoor food trucks etc – regular sit-down places with proper plumbing and enough space for a dishwasher that really have no excuse whatsoever for generating that amount of waste.
Yes yes instead of single use bags at the store I now get more durable plastic bags that I throw away after using once. Well done.
You are throwing away durable, reusable, functioning products after one use? .. Why?