In 2016, France became the first country to ban the sale of plastic disposable products that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material and in 2017, India passed a law banning all plastic disposable plastic products. In the U.S. the states of California, Connecticut, Colorado Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Vermont have banned disposable bags.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
Yes
@9KJ6QZS2mos2MO
Disabled people need them. Please educate yourself.
I think what people fail to realize is that many disabled people need plastic to survive. A mushy paper straw is not going to help anyone. I ask that many people who agree with this will take the time to educate themselves on how this will affect disabled people. And let me tell you. Once you see the actual big waste in plastic, those straws don’t mean a damn thing.
For many individuals with mobility and strength issues, they cannot lift cups high enough to drink from them. Some individuals with poor motor coordination cannot safely hold a drink steady without spilling it. Certain medic… Read more
@9F7FQB28mos8MO
it should be the companies making the policies not the government and it should be the people to decide whether they buy from those companies or not.
@9FBJ4V5Working Family8mos8MO
I feel as there should be less plastic products but that there are many products that could be lost because of the ban of plastic. People should recycle more instead.
@9F9ZT548mos8MO
A ban on non-recyclable disposable plastic products would end up reducing the price of recyclable and more ethical products, as it would result in more funding towards industries making those items.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
No
@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.
@9F9ZT548mos8MO
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.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
Yes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material
@9FNVSX87mos7MO
I don't think the individual is the problem in global warming and climate change. Making citizens follow more rules with the "carbon footprint" only redirects the blame away from the huge oil industry and the giant corporations that really have the red hand for climate change.
@9FM83ZV7mos7MO
No, it is not necessary to ban them all as not all plastic is a negative, and it will not be a problem if we responsibly handle it
@9FSQ3VVIndependent7mos7MO
Protege y expande los empleos del sector manufacturero y aumenta la competitividad estadounidense en el mercado global. Reduce la necesidad de los vertederos y la incineración.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products
@9FNVSX87mos7MO
Increase tax incentives puts the pressure on the giant corporations that are the real problem for climate change instead of the person because even though the person can help it is the giant corps that need to be held accountable
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
No, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead
@9FBM2998mos8MO
Also, by using paper straws you are increasing paper use, which is decreasing the amount of trees in the nations, which can correlate with the increase of carbon emissions in the atmosphere.
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
How do you feel about the idea that your favorite snacks or drinks might come in different packaging due to environmental concerns?
@9K2SJT42mos2MO
It better come as biodegradable, so I can put all my trash in the compost. I'm not gonna pay some trash man - I am the trash man
@9H8H8F45mos5MO
As long as it makes sense and is itself recyclable.
I find it alright. I hope bubble wrap stays as bubble wrap.
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
Can you share a positive or negative experience you’ve had with biodegradable or compostable products?
@9H8F6CZ5mos5MO
I think the trade off in quality of biodegradable products is worth it.
@9KJ6QZS2mos2MO
Worth it for who? Please read this and educate yourself.
@9K2SJT4 1mo1MO
Worth it for the nation. Biodegradable material means less waste and snacks for soil. If someone is struggling to reuse a straw why can't they rely on the people supporting them?
@9H8F9M85mos5MO
Metal straw can collapse and be used many diffrent time as plaisic can be used one I’m for this cause
@9K2SJT42mos2MO
I mean, there's no reason not to reuse plastic straws, bottles, etc. bc they don't decompose. It's just weird how common practice it is to throw away a perfectly good container. Plastic is the last thing that should be mass-produced and treated like it's disposable
@9H8F2F55mos5MO
The product is not well developed and is not the same quality usually
@9KJ6QZS2mos2MO
Negative experiences happen daily for disabled people:
For many individuals with mobility and strength issues, they cannot lift cups high enough to drink from them. Some individuals with poor motor coordination cannot safely hold a drink steady without spilling it. Certain medicines must also be taken via straw. Bendable plastic straws allow individuals to nourish themselves and avoid spilling things on themselves, and others.
In some cases, reusable straws can be substituted for a single use one but that isn’t always the case. Such straws must be properly sterilized after every use.… Read more
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
If you had to give up one disposable plastic item you use every day, which would it be and why?
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
Do you think a ban on certain plastics would encourage people to live more sustainably or just be an inconvenience?
@9KJ6QZS2mos2MO
It would make our lives as disabled people much harder and even injure us.
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
How would your daily life change if you could no longer use single-use plastics for your meals?
@9KJ6QZS2mos2MO
For many individuals with mobility and strength issues, they cannot lift cups high enough to drink from them. Some individuals with poor motor coordination cannot safely hold a drink steady without spilling it. Certain medicines must also be taken via straw. Bendable plastic straws allow individuals to nourish themselves and avoid spilling things on themselves, and others.
In some cases, reusable straws can be substituted for a single use one but that isn’t always the case. Such straws must be properly sterilized after every use. For those whose disability or living situation makes this impractical, if not downright impossible, reusable straws are simply not an option. Additionally, metal, bamboo, glass and acrylic straws pose injury risks, especially for those with tremors, spastic episodes, and temperature sensitivity conditions. Paper and pasta straws also put individuals at risk of choking. Compostable straws made of other natural materials increase the likelihood of allergic reactions, which can be deadly, and often require special processing to compost safely and correctly.Read more
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
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No, production of biodegradable plastic endangers the World's food supply
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
Yes, and ban all single-use plastic
@9KJ6QZS2mos2MO
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
@8G9PHGY4yrs4Y
No, because disposable things such as plastic straws are useful for people with specific allergies, sensory issues, or are disabled
@8G9TLQY4yrs4Y
@9F85FGM8mos8MO
No I think the companys making anything with less than 75% of biodegradable plastics should be in charge of cleaning the oceans and trash around their city
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