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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@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
If you had to argue for or against plastic bans in a debate, which side would you choose and why?
for, plastic products are terrible for the environment and there are so many more sustainable options.
@9WXLBXV4wks4W
I would side with plastic bans, as the production of plastic has serious environmental consequences.
@9WTTDXG1mo1MO
For, because there is too much plastic / microplastic accumulation everywhere
yes, except in cases where products that do not degrade are needed for scientific and medial purposes
@9WNF6TBOne Nation1mo1MO
Our society has become too disposable of almost everything including people. Very little (including cups, plates & cutlery) should be disposable after single use.
No, because but they should create more companies to reuse these nonbiodigratable products, to create new and better ones.
@9RBCFVB4mos4MO
yes but increasing consumer incentives and tax incentives for the companies is also a good option in my opinion.
Yes, but only if the quality and efficiency of alternatives (paper/wood etc.) are raised. If they arent raised to the same standard or still have problems then no.
I believe that if we were to dispose of things such as cups, plates, and cutlery, then it could potentially be difficult for social communities, food places, and society to find another solution for what materials we can use, but there are some instances where some governments, organizations, and industries to find different materials and strategies for cups, plates, cutlery, or any other eating supplies.
They shouldn't be banned but there should definitely be fewer of those products made, instead, businesses should opt for biodegradable or recyclable materials to help the community.
Yes, and ban more that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material that cannot be recycled. Incentify consumers and companies to recycle everything they can to reduce waste.
they should take away paper, and plastic plates and cutlery and sit down places and and takeout places they should use and more paper and cardboard things instead of paper or they should make things more biodegradable.
@9GJ673V1yr1Y
Yes and ban products that are not at least 50% biodegradable over the course of 10-20 years, giving incentive to produce biodegradable replacements
No, but invest in recycling and product repurposing research to find ways to turn waste into energy sources and new products
@99QVBFV2yrs2Y
they should be reduced or find biodegradable alternatives to help support disabled people who need these single use things
@9LXVFS87mos7MO
No however we should increase customer incentives to recycling products and increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products.
These items should be 100% biodegradable or 100% recyclable. Biodegradable material mixed with plastic is harder to recycle.
@9K8TZN2New Liberal9mos9MO
No, Australia needs an integrated Waste Policy for sorting and recycling all resources from the Home, to Council to Industry.
no rather increase tax incentives for companies to make the biodegradable products
and increase consumer incentives to recycle eg more recycling for money such as the 10 cent for bottles but for other materials and objects and change the money given based on the size of the object or material
@9FFQK5S1yr1Y
Yes but also include the previous three options as well.
@9DWYZP61yr1Y
Not entirely ban but support more usage of biodegradable products.
@9DNJPSJ1yr1Y
Don`t ban but look at ways to encourage consumer behaviour and incentivise people to develop ways to reuse these products to stop them ending up in land fill
@9BTCVGP2yrs2Y
Yes, but add tax incentives to make biodegradable products and then ban them
@9BSN9ZN2yrs2Y
No, not until we have put in the research to find alternatives for people allergic to or otherwise physically unable to use current biodegradable options.
People should be given time to switch
@99RSZJM2yrs2Y
No, increase incentives to recycle and NDIS specialist reviews for disability
@98BDS8X2yrs2Y
Biodegradable is not necessarily eco friendly. Single use bags is a wank
@96JKTGC2yrs2Y
No, instead actually recycle the trash
@96JHSNL2yrs2Y
We should decrease the use slowly, as it is hard to get rid of something that major that quickly.
more paper products but plastic straws please
@96DSNSQ2yrs2Y
they should just minimilise the product
@96BVL662yrs2Y
Yes, unless it impact disability/health access needs.
@967ZZPY2yrs2Y
Yes, I agree. However a paper straw that wears and tears 30 seconds after your first sip isn't ideal. Therefore until another alternative is introduced plastic straws will still be used.
@96246FF2yrs2Y
Yes If we have easy access to properly disposing these products. But if we are just throwing them in the regular trash, the question is mute because they will not properly biodegrade
@95DKXQK2yrs2Y
@95CLZH82yrs2Y
First get it to 30% then go from there
If there are better environmentally friendly options than Yes if not, increase incentives for recycling
@94BQNPJ2yrs2Y
yes but it should be slowly fazed out
Yes, ban any single-use plastic, biodegradable is just greenwashing. Most of it disappears after months, and only in the right conditions.
@93YB4MP2yrs2Y
They should be phased out so we have time to make eco friendly replacements
@93XJMPK2yrs2Y
yes but bring back the straws
@93TYVWM2yrs2Y
Paper straws are not it. But yes
No the bamboo spoons are distugsting but you should ban plastic bags
Yes, but they should be allowed to use if they have it before it was banned.
@93Q5MVY2yrs2Y
Yes, but ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 30% of biodegradable material
@939KTRW2yrs2Y
No, but disposable products should be higher cost, and producing and purchasing biodegradable materials should have a higher incentive to purchase.
Tax imports and production of products and plastic packaging to cover recycling costs.
some people with disabilities require these products, with acceptable alternatives i say yes. but banning outright will disproportionately effect disabled people
@934S6LZ3yrs3Y
Ban if it isn’t compostable (biodegradable still means micro plastics)
@934QN9P3yrs3Y
Yes but the biodegradable products should be cheaper for business owners etc buying in bulk
Yes and move to compostable materials instead and eventually production of compostable materials using environmentally sustainable production methods
No, increase population based awareness and funding for recycling of various goods
Yes, except it should be provided for the members of the public that require them (people with disabilities)
@932G2CX3yrs3Y
Make all disposable products compostable so they break down into the earth. Biodegradable just means it breaks up but may still be around for many years in small pieces which is still dangerous to the environment and wildlife.
@932BYW63yrs3Y
Reduce use to those who need it
@92ZJCVD3yrs3Y
Stop producing disposable products in the first place
@92X9DX6One Nation3yrs3Y
Yes, with the exception of surgical items that should not be made with materials that may pose a biohazard risk, such as recycled sterilisation ouches etc
@92X76G53yrs3Y
Yes, and van all plastic earring utensils, not for environmental reasons but due to the increase in prevalence of microplastics.
@92WFVMZ3yrs3Y
not banned, just less produced
@92VNCWV3yrs3Y
No, improve waste management system
@92TP7CJ3yrs3Y
they should stop production all together.
@92SX6NV3yrs3Y
Yes, for those that aren’t medically required.
Yes and increase consumer incentives to recycle these products and increase tax incentives for companies to make more biodegradable products
@92SDPL33yrs3Y
Compostable products is the only way to go not biodegradable
No but institute a tax on such items.
If the new products are the same price nowhere days people choose plastic cause it’s cheaper
@92QQN9H3yrs3Y
Also should cut-down the amount of disposable mappoes that peole buy.Bad for environment and the young parents waste money due to laziness
@92QBGTX3yrs3Y
Yes but not of paper, those bamboo and recycled not plastic stuff is good
@92PZFT73yrs3Y
They shouldent be banned if they get put in the bin
Yes, but allow exceptions for those with disabilities who may require plastic products.
@92P2HZP3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after alternatives options are given to replace these products, and these alternatives actually work
@92LPW3Z3yrs3Y
Disposable items that aid physical and mental disabilities should not be banned regardless of plastic percentage.
@92KNTVX3yrs3Y
No. I think disabled people and people with allergies should still have access to plastic products used for eating and to help in general day living.
At public places like restaurants there should be free, non-judgemental options between plastic and environmentally friendly products
@92KMNRB3yrs3Y
No, because they’re necessary for people with disabilities
Yes, but only if more alternative options are funded as some disabled people rely on things like plastic straws.
@92JYX9T3yrs3Y
No because some people with disabilities can't use alternative options
@92JX89C3yrs3Y
no. but i feel like they she have more bioegadble stuff saver and better for the enivermet.
@92JHC4D3yrs3Y
No, but increase taxes on the production and sale of non-biodegradable disposable products
Yes, though disability aids should be exempt
@92F93LB3yrs3Y
Biodegradable products are no better for the environment as they do not decompose any faster.
Nan all single use plastics
Yes, but they should be banned with plans for replacement and economic safety nets.
@92CJB8Q3yrs3Y
I don’t want them banned, but try to use them less.
@92C5H3D3yrs3Y
not outright. certain populations e.g disabled people require things like plastic straws
Yes, but items that are helpful for disabled people should be exempt
@928YWL33yrs3Y
Yes, however in situations where they are needed (hospitals, disability etc) they should not be banned
@92848653yrs3Y
Yes and support businesses who do / tax businesses who do not implement product stewardship and other programs that support a Circular Economy.
Nothing worse than a wooden spoon or fork. What about the trees?
@9272VGG3yrs3Y
Pay a donation for plastic straws
Tis would not reduce the carbon foot print at all. Not worth considering
Yes, besides where it is required for people with disabilities
No just have to put it in the bin but if that doesn’t happened then they should be banned
Yes to the general public. But still available for use for people with accessibility issues
The problem with banning single-user plastics is that there are disabled folks who rely on it with no alternative that suits all of them.
Yes, only 100% biodegradable material should be allowed at public festivals and at private parties
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