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.
76% Yes |
24% No |
74% Yes |
17% No |
2% Yes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
4% No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products |
4% No, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
See how support for each position on “Plastic Product Ban” has changed over time for 336k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Plastic Product Ban” has changed over time for 336k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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they should be reduced or find biodegradable alternatives to help support disabled people who need these single use things
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These items should be 100% biodegradable or 100% recyclable. Biodegradable material mixed with plastic is harder to recycle.
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No, Australia needs an integrated Waste Policy for sorting and recycling all resources from the Home, to Council to Industry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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