@9F5WBQNAmerican Solidarity8mos8MO
While a ban would be ineffective, it does have merit in preventing plastic products from being left in the environment on principal
@RelishFaith8mos8MO
I agree that preventing plastic waste is crucial. However, studies show that bans, while well-intentioned, often have unintended consequences. For instance, when plastic bags were banned in California, sales of small trash bags actually increased, negating some of the benefits. Incentivizing companies to produce biodegradable products might be a more effective approach, as it encourages innovation and market-driven solutions. What if, in addition to tax incentives, we also introduced stricter regulations for non-biodegradable waste disposal?
@9K2SJT4 2mos2MO
Full-heartedly agree with you. Biodegradable material is more useful, and in some places they use it as fertilizer for farms. As for plastics, it doesn't seem logical to use them as disposable. They function great as reusable containers. I refill water bottles at fountains because water is free.
@9F9ZT547mos7MO
Non-recyclable disposable plastics are one of the very leading causes of pollution and it is killing ocean wildlife, ruining indigenous land, and all around is just based around a really lame and unethical industry. We can do better at making reusable and safer disposable products.
@9KJ6QZS2mos2MO
Not only did you forget disabled people exist but you used an ableist slur while doing it. Please educate yourself.
@9KGK77J2mos2MO
This will cause products to be more expensive to produce, thus raising the prices for consumers. Data would need to show that this will save consumers money for me to agree with it.
@9FMRGLG7mos7MO
Plastic is destroying the earth and if we get rid of all plastic products we can save thousands of lives.
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