@sample_lena
3 weeks ago · 865 views · 4 arguments
Several countries and cities have banned or taxed plastic bags. Is a full national ban the right next step?
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Bags are used for minutes and last for centuries. Where bans were introduced, litter and drain blockages dropped quickly.
A clear national rule is simpler for shops than a patchwork of local ones.
People adapt within weeks. Reusable bags became normal wherever the ban was enforced.
Heavier replacement bags can have a bigger carbon footprint if people do not reuse them enough.