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.
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@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
If you had to argue for or against plastic bans in a debate, which side would you choose and why?
@9XYC3PV2mos2MO
The variance in plastic products is too vast to take a single firm stance on the matter. It's lazy legislation that tries to pass universal laws on such things.
@9XK6M44Conservative 2mos2MO
Argue because banning plasitic is good for the environment but it is too big of an incovenience for us.
@9XJDXXW2mos2MO
There is microplastics proven to be in large percentage of every males testicles. Nuff Said.
@9XHPLNRConservative2mos2MO
Ban because it’s destroying the country and people
@8KQL6XN4yrs4Y
I agree to ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material but also fix our recycling programs and GET HONEST about what Canada REALLY IS RECYCLING!! Programs for residential sorting at the curbside, THEN fines to loose individuals who don't sort properly
@93MLQGT2yrs2Y
Most products would be banned since most of them is made of no biodegradable material. Demand the government to recycle 100 percent of non biodegradable material. Make it a requirement for garbage dumps to organize all the garbage (garbage ,recycling, etc...) because we cant trust that all people will recycle and organize their garbage.
@9TV5VL53mos3MO
yes, and encourage companies to switch to more sustainable products instead of disposable products through incentives
@9ZY58J63wks3W
This question sucks, these plastic cups and stuff are useful, only real problem is we don't dispose of them correctly, most of these utensils/cutlery can be reused for making other objects that could help
@9ZWH3RB4wks4W
No, but increase the research and development of new products that could compete and replace the existing products with the same quality
@9XZMN2Y2mos2MO
Yes, we should replace things where we can and give tax breaks to companies that make biodegradable products
@9X4YB8MConservative2mos2MO
Yes. And increase tax and production incentives for companies. Help them with new concepts to ensure business survive while still have positive environmental impact.
@9WPPMKFRhinoceros2mos2MO
No, we can regulate the use of these products to ensure they don't get wasted, but banning them hurts the rest of society.
@9WGXHQL2mos2MO
No, now I really know some people are allergic to other stuff but they can only use plastic stuff the government should not ban them.
@9W9M54X2mos2MO
While we should be aiming for more environmentally friendly products, we need to consider the structural integrity of certain products, specifically ones designed for people with disabilities like straws.
@9VZFZZ52mos2MO
Only one time use water bottles need to be banned since they are practically useless in a non-survival situation.
@9VTMR5J2mos2MO
they work better than recyclable products, but it is really bad for the environment, so you should do half half.
@9VQS8443mos3MO
Yes, but there need to be solutions for disabled individuals who rely on some single use products first.
@9VLCX2Y3mos3MO
I don't think they should be banned but they should put more restriction on the companies that make them.
@9VJ2GTJ3mos3MO
Increase the use of reusable products while also banning products that contain less than 50% biodegradable material
@9VH69L73mos3MO
banned one use plasics with less then 50% of biodegradeble plasics that are could be used for a lobg period of time should not be band unless it causes serious harm.
@9VF2RTR3mos3MO
As mass consumers there must be a solution to create something from the waste. Reduce reuse. Fund initiatives that find other uses of this waste
@9V4HW8M3mos3MO
Biodegradable material is not good for the environment as it contains plastics made from fossil fuels and have microplastics that can contaminate other plastic recycling streams.
@9TZMX2K3mos3MO
In this case it really depends because at the same time, even if we are using paper utensils and packaging for food for example, the glue used to hold it together is extremely toxic and contains forever chemicals.
@9TQFC7D3mos3MO
In a way, yes. However disposable materials should be switched over to biodegradable materials entirely.
@9TGDFYM3mos3MO
I was fine with this but we need a solution for the plastic straws ( paper and metal aren't very good)
I believe that instead of banning them, they should find a way to properly dispose of these products.
@9T3VJQSNew Democratic4mos4MO
Yes, we need to look towards creating products that we can actually recycle instead of throwing most of our supposedly recyclable material into landfills or shipping it to other countries
@9T2RHXK4mos4MO
Yes the only material that should be used is biodegradable because plastic may be ruining our ecosystem however making paper straws,bags , wooden spoons etc is also very bad for our environment because we are taking down trees
@9NSB2VW7mos7MO
No, but increase tax incentives for those that make biodegradable products and businesses that use biodegradable products
@9MCCZ3F8mos8MO
No, create more biodegradable and clean alternatives and decrease use of products that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material
@9MBKZ5G8mos8MO
I feel like it really depends on the product, if it's not important for the material to be plastic then I would agree.
@9M6758BNew Democratic8mos8MO
As a quadriplegic I look at “plastic “. As I am unable to use my hands, plus a paralyzed lower jaw, having single use straws available assists me in drinking beverages.
@9LSWVSD8mos8MO
yes, but also increase tax incentives for companies and people who make fully biodegradable and reusable options
@9LBWT4X9mos9MO
i think that tis would be okay if the replacement products are still good quality and reasonably priced.
@9L7D6G49mos9MO
Yes, alongside fund researches towards efficient recycling and make it mandatory to recycle materials that have been processed rather than using raw materials
@9L3WN3Z9mos9MO
I believe corporations who are responsible for the manufacturing of these materials should hold themselves more accountable in the products ability to be easily recyclable, and should be doing more to help with the recycling initiative
@9L3MN22New Democratic9mos9MO
Don’t ban the items. Make hemp or other biodegradable products easier to produce and more widely available. Not stupid paper straws. Good products
@9KZ9GDV9mos9MO
No, due to disabled people needing these tools, but there should be incentives on using biodegradable materials, and research put into what materials are the most useful while still being environmentally friendly.
@9KZ97WM9mos9MO
No, due to disabled people having a real need to use these items. But we should have more incetives on using greener materials and more transparency on what 'biodegradable' materials really are
@9KTFCM710mos10MO
No, as some of these items are needed by people with disabilities. However companies should be HEAVILY taxed if their products are not biodegradable.
@9KSKML310mos10MO
We would be much more effective at combatting climate change if we targeted corporations with poor Ecological/Waste Disposal policies, as well as the ultra-rich who produce substantially more emissions than the average person, who is now stuck with a limp paper straw.
@9JWNMQZ11mos11MO
I don't think we should fully ban them but start making less of them would be beneficial to the environment
@9JVVDNV11mos11MO
Yes, but nationalize the industries that create disposable products so that there can be more control over what is or isn't created, and how much of it. Currently companies are only seeking what is profitable to them and they won't follow any regulations if they do no see a potential way to create more profit.
@9JVMQCHNew Democratic11mos11MO
There should be a decrease and alternative options that are biodegradable should be more and easily accessible.
@9JTNDR311mos11MO
Yes but only if the alternatives do not require production methods that increase harmful emissions to the environment
@9JTHZVZ11mos11MO
Yes, any one use items should be banned if they aren’t 50% biodegradable with the exception of medical and health supplies
@9JS8GNH11mos11MO
I don't think they should be bannable, but just raise the price of the plastic stuff without biodegradable material, and lower the price of the biodegradable materials, so then people would buy the more biodegradable products due to it being cheaper.
@9JS8F9S11mos11MO
I think you raise the price of the non-biodegradable so people will buy the biodegradable products. But the governtment will support and fund 15% of the companies making the biodegradable products. But then raise taxes 1.3%.
@9JRVZFS11mos11MO
they should not be banned but instead the reduction of its use should be promoted and substituted with the use of more reusable produces.
@9JQKHFQ11mos11MO
I don't think they should be all out banned but i think they should slowly be removed from society but they should also keep it as an option until we find something better than paper or wood as cutlery and straws
@9JCB3GM11mos11MO
All disposable products should be 100% biodegradable. We need to stop putting garbage in our water ways and land that will take 5 centuries to degrade.
@9J69P2X11mos11MO
For the most part yes - find suitable alternatives to these products. Some disposable products are necessary for individuals with disabilities though so they shouldn't be entirely banned.
@9J4Z7WQ11mos11MO
Yes but ensure efficient non paper replacements are implemented such as wheat, kelp, or bamboo based materials.
@9J4CMV211mos11MO
The cause of the climate crisis should not be shifted solely onto individual consumers when majority of emissions are caused by larger corporations. Biodegradable products should be encouraged but not to displace the blame of the climate crisis.
@9J34VJW12mos12MO
Disposable products should be phased out for products that can be recycled or composted. Products that contain more or less than 50% biodegradable material that are thrown into the landfill will biodegrade at similar rates, therefore, the changing material composition will not make a difference if the product's end life is in a landfill.
@9J2HTD712mos12MO
Yes but ensure suitable replacements are available at establishments to use that function just as well as the plastics. (Kelp, bamboo, or wheat based for example)
@9HQWC5H1yr1Y
No, more than 80% of global pollution is produced by the ultra-rich and corporations. Stop putting the burden on everyday people.
@9HQ4L5V1yr1Y
Yes - Set targets and add incentives. Create public campaign highlighting how much garbage is created solely by a Tim Hortons in the neighborhood. I’m coming for you Timmy.
I believe that they should start using more biodegradable or Eco-friendly materiels over the next several years
@9HLHYFV1yr1Y
Increase tax incentices for companies that make biodegradable products/ recycleables and make tax penalties for companies that make non-biodegradable products/ non-recycleable, and not over charging on products for consumers
@9HDTK2P1yr1Y
It is not as simple as this, as in some cases disposable plastics are required. This is the case for medical equipment, as well as food packaging to some extent. Without these plastics food would go bad more quickly, leading to more food waste. Medical supplies must also be kept clean for sanitations reasons. Most replacable non reusable plastics should, however, be phased out.
@9HB8R6T1yr1Y
Yes, but only certain products that have near functionally identical replacements ex. Cups, Plates, Cutlery
@9H8BM7B1yr1Y
Yes, but only the ones that can be easily replaced with alternatives, being cups, plates, and maybe cutlery
@9GYSNHD1yr1Y
Yes, but develop alternatives that still function as intended like drink straws that don't degrade during initial use.
I believe that there should be regulations on how much biodegradable but this seems a little too strict
@9GNXXXT1yr1Y
It depends. Disposables can be for a legitimately good reason, such as for public health and safety, and not everything can or should be reused.
@9GNM9GS1yr1Y
No but having more incentives to promote increasing the biodegradable and recyclableness of products is a good idea
@9GNB6WC1yr1Y
no we should not because most people cannot live without them. what we need to do is make recycling them easier because eve now a bunch of the stuff that is recycled just gets thrown into the garbage.,
@9GC43R51yr1Y
In my opinion it should be banned somewhat like we should use them until we expect a good alternative
@9G8YBFPConservative1yr1Y
No, but add more heavy taxes on companies who don't have disposable products 50% or more biodegradable material
No, because there are time when these products are useful, like refugee camps or hospitals, and emergency disaster response.
@9G53LHY1yr1Y
the 100 richest companies make 70% of global emissions, these companies need to change for global warming to be effected instead of focusing all our effects on using paper straws and telling people global warming is their fault for not recycling.
@9G4659M1yr1Y
To a certain extent. They shouldn't be as easy to get and we should find a way to reduce the use of plastic
Life cycle assessment should be conducted based on every product category to ensure fact based decision making
@9FYP94M1yr1Y
Should be a gradual process. Better and increased recycling of biodegradable material should be developed. Companies should be required to meet higher requirements to produce/use 75% biodegradable materials in their products. Cost of production/use of this by companies should NOT be passed down to consumers.
All single use paper, plastic products should be phased out through regulations and replaced by general reusable returnable utensils and dishes.
@9F7XKP21yr1Y
Ban all disposable products that are made of less than 50% of biodegradable material
@9F7VF5T1yr1Y
unless it is dishware for a kitchen, at home, yes. if restaurants and other places are using it yes
@9F78WTW1yr1Y
Don't ban it just up the prices
@9F5KMPV1yr1Y
No, but there should be a push to make biodegradable and compostable single use plastics cheaper. It would be nice if we can eliminate plastic it just doesn't seem realistic. Biodegradable is better.
@9DWFG681yr1Y
No, incentivize 100% biodegradable alternatives through tax breaks and grants
@9DW82NL1yr1Y
No, instead create proper recycling that can handle these plastics
@9D8CGP71yr1Y
No, companies should be responsible for their packaging choices and consumers should vote with the money based on what they purchase. Consumers should not bare the responsibility to pay for companies to be green.
@9CBTBW32yrs2Y
Yes, but develop alternatives that still function as intended i.e. drink straws that dont degrade during initial use.
@9STG5TR4mos4MO
use biodegradable products but limit the use of trees because that's how we get our oxygen and somewhat clean air and even then use biodegradable plastic.
@9RCTFJ2New Democratic5mos5MO
No, but regulate the industry to ensure complete lifecycle is taken into account. This is to say, the producer/manufacturer has to deal with disposal.
@9RBTBFT5mos5MO
Incentivize production and use of actual recyclable and 100% safe biodegradable (no micro plastic) materials; ban styrofoam.
@9RBSBZQ5mos5MO
No, but start transitioning away from them and then when we no longer need to be dependant on them we can ban them.
@9RBMZ725mos5MO
Punish those who actually contribute significant amount of greenhouse gases ie big corp and oil in addition to making things more biodegradable.
@9QZVT445mos5MO
No large company should get tax cuts. What should happen is that additional taxes are billed if they don’t make their products more environmentally sound.
Further production should be banned and they should think of more bio friendly ways so the produced product can be sold however the incoming new product should become eco friendly
@9QTFFNS6mos6MO
Banning through criterias for companies without impact on individuals. Some need plastic products and the banning of products impacts them.
@9QQMCYT6mos6MO
Yes, but increase investment towards better options rather than paper things, as it can be inconvenient for many
@9P8NRFMNew Democratic 6mos6MO
A ban should only be in place if the products are made of materials that cannot be recycled or are not biodegradable.
@9MFQG588mos8MO
No because look at how much plastic we use in an every day life such as vehicles,computer's, phones, desks, shoes, etc.
@9MCJ3PYConservative8mos8MO
In my personal opinion this is doing nothing chinas carbon i mission production alone is over 1 billion of those cups in 1 second so it really doesnt matter just let us enjoy our straws without them getting soggy
yes and no it would useful to get them but they are no always useful cause they break easily and sometimes when they break kids can can choke on them
@9FPVLNM1yr1Y
Not banned but we should try using something else that would help save the world
Yes, but the ban should not include necessary medical products.
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