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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Don’t ban the items. Make hemp or other biodegradable products easier to produce and more widely available. Not stupid paper straws. Good products
@9FGQL2GNew Democratic2yrs2Y
yes, but only if the process for making these products are sustainable and environmentally less impactful that before.
@958BPQ23yrs3Y
Yes, however they should still be available as accessibility tools.
Yes but not to just be increased in price so its kind of 50/50
@939XY7T3yrs3Y
Not until there is a solution for disabled people who require the use of single use plastics
Yes but not for disabled people who need that
@92VBCWV3yrs3Y
Ease into it without suddenly making rules.
@929JF7B3yrs3Y
Yes, within reason. Public outcry over plastic straws is misdirected when compared to more impactful waste like electronics, yet we have no problem getting a new phone every couple of years.
@8ZTNN3B3yrs3Y
They should be provided to disabled individuals
@8Z6SK8J3yrs3Y
Should be up to the buisness
Disposable cutlery should be banned within reason but there needs to be more work done with biodegradable material and there aren't that many benefits due to municipal facilities being unable to process or compost "biodegradable" materials
@8VR6LWP4yrs4Y
No, focus on the big pollutors where it can actually make a real impact on the environment
@8VLPTSR4yrs4Y
Because there are reservations in Canada that rely on plastic and such for their needs. The government should fix the water issues in most reserves before they ban plastics.
@8VLHL4S4yrs4Y
Graduated approach that make this feasible for businesses and does it part in keeping the world a greener place.
@8VLFK96New Democratic4yrs4Y
We should be limiting the disposable products that we use yes, but we should only be banning the products when there is an accessible alternative. Ensure PRIOR to banning a product that people with disabilities will still have access to the same quality using a different product.
@8VH2G7K4yrs4Y
No, but disposable products containing less than 50% compostable material should be banned.
@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.
@8V4DHQNNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Maybe, because sometimes that’s all people can afford
@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.
@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
@8RW6CMM4yrs4Y
Yes, however have products available that still can aid people with disabilities that may need to use plastic straws, but might have allergies that prevent them from using reusable straws
@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.
@8QH8SGY4yrs4Y
No, but the full cost of a product's lifecycle should be included in the price to the consumer, so that all externalities are captured in the cost of a product.
@8QH5MQG4yrs4Y
yes but make exceptions for medical/disability reasons
@8Q2HQCJ4yrs4Y
Yes, other than for medical use.
@8PLFZSXNew Democratic4yrs4Y
no cause certain disabled people need them, but do everything you can to help save the planet
@8P3VD9J4yrs4Y
Some people do require these single use plastics, however the majority of them should be removed
@8P2K46Z4yrs4Y
Control which types of plastics are allowed to improve the ability to recycle those plastics and reduce the issue of sorting and mixed plastic types.
yes, except for products that aid people with disabilities (ie plastic straws) but they should be disposed of properly
@8JPQ32W4yrs4Y
No, but increase cost of nonbiodegradable material so it is more cost efficient to buy biodegradable.
@8HXLL9XNew Democratic5yrs5Y
Ban all disposable products that are not %100 biodegradable
@8CWLTKW5yrs5Y
I think they should try to have a more recyclable option but if they use plastic they should make people pay so they are less likely to use it
@8CT7SXDNew Democratic5yrs5Y
Yes, laws should be enacted to deter corporations from producing high carbon emissions.
@9CC44CYNew Democratic2yrs2Y
No, companies produce far more waste than disposable consumer products do.
@95HDF453yrs3Y
It would be very hard to do so, yet it is a good idea resulting in a better environment.
@8VSNW48New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but should be allowed for people with disabilities who need them
No because indigenous populations rely on bottled water and other single use plastics
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