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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@9VQS8446mos6MO
Yes, but there need to be solutions for disabled individuals who rely on some single use products first.
@9J4Z7WQ1yr1Y
Yes but ensure efficient non paper replacements are implemented such as wheat, kelp, or bamboo based materials.
@9DW82NL2yrs2Y
No, instead create proper recycling that can handle these plastics
Yes but not for disabled people who need that
@8ZTNN3B3yrs3Y
They should be provided to disabled individuals
@8VWVRKK4yrs4Y
make biodegradable options more affordable than the plastic ones
@8VVFCLVNew Democratic4yrs4Y
find something that is cheaper, more sustainable, and accessible for all and slowly transition.
@8VR6LWP4yrs4Y
No, focus on the big pollutors where it can actually make a real impact on the environment
@8VDZG7Q4yrs4Y
In maga companies and should also be working with recycled and sustainable products
@8VDB59Q4yrs4Y
Yes but have replacements
As a disabled person who recognizes the importance plastic products have in the disabled community, but also the detriment on the environment I am neither for, nor against this ban, but changes have to be made. They should be accessible only when necessary by disabled persons/people using non biodegradable necessary/sanitary medical supplies.
@8V6B7G64yrs4Y
Consumer-end bans make zero sense, manufacturing is where bans need to happen, and corporations must be responsible for whatever they make throughout the life of that product. If something they made ends up in the ocean, that is THEIR responsibility.
@8V59FF44yrs4Y
Yes, but materials should be 100% biodegradable/compostable and ensure people with disabilities who require these products for daily use have proper alternatives or access to what they need.
@8V2D6TR4yrs4Y
These products don't properly biodegrade in a landfill anyway so the argument is moot. We need to move away from disposable products entirely.
@8T8MZSM4yrs4Y
We should limit the amount of non-biodegradable materials we integrate into society, however, we still must be mindful of individuals with developmental disabilities who require non-biodegradable material (example: the use of straws are essential for people with different disabilities such as Parkinson's).
@8SGT63K4yrs4Y
I think it depends on the person's economic situation. If they are unable to afford long term products, this may be a choice they have to make.
@8S3TCLTNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but make exceptions for people who rely on things like plastic straws (disabled people) or find new materials that will work for them
@8RN4XKR4yrs4Y
Yes, but rather than regulating consumer products, regulate corporation production of harmful materials and provide incentives for biodegradable material use as well as heavily regulate the fishing industry which accounts for about 80% of ocean pollution
@8R8XNJN4yrs4Y
yes, but make these products accessible so that everyone can use them, including disabled people or people with lower income
@8QV27234yrs4Y
The major problem with disposable waste cone from large companies rather than individual consumers using disposable utensils that may help them with their disability.
@8QDL7HWNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but allow its use for people with allergies and disabilities that prevent them from using reusable alternatives
@8Q8XPST4yrs4Y
I feel like they should be significantly reduced but not completely banned
@8PLFZSXNew Democratic4yrs4Y
no cause certain disabled people need them, but do everything you can to help save the planet
@8PK9B8F4yrs4Y
Have you ever seen the movie WALL-E? Just do anything to prevent the earth from looking like that.
@8PHLFBLNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but they should switch to other resources or work on making food-safe plastics that can still biodegrade. These plastics shouldn't be banned for now but must decrease largely in need until only biodegradable plastics exist. Banning them all at once may hurt businesses and even be impossible, but biodegradable plastics should be marketed more.
@8CZN5MSNew Democratic5yrs5Y
I don’t even know how to answer this
@8VSNW48New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but should be allowed for people with disabilities who need them
@8VPBX7TNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but allow leniency for those who has disabilities that require the use of disposable materials
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, but increase both consumer incentives to recycle these products and tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, but increase both consumer incentives to recycle these products and tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, and increase consumer incentives to recycle such existing products
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, increase both consumer incentives to recycle these products and tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products instead
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, increase both consumer incentives to recycle these products and tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, but increase consumer incentives to recycle these products as well as increasing tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products
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