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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7yrs7Y

Yes

 @9KJ6QZS from Massachusetts disagreed…3wks3W

No

Disabled people need them. Please educate yourself.

I think what people fail to realize is that many disabled people need plastic to survive. A mushy paper straw is not going to help anyone. I ask that many people who agree with this will take the time to educate themselves on how this will affect disabled people. And let me tell you. Once you see the actual big waste in plastic, those straws don’t mean a damn thing.

For many individuals with mobility and strength issues, they cannot lift cups high enough to drink from them. Some individuals with poor motor coordination cannot safely hold a drink steady without spilling it. Certain medic…  Read more

 @9F7FQB2 from California disagreed…7mos7MO

it should be the companies making the policies not the government and it should be the people to decide whether they buy from those companies or not.

 @9KGK77J from New York agreed…4wks4W

I will need to do more research on cost to consumers. I’d imagine this will cost more for corporations to produce otherwise it would not be an issue

 @9F9ZT54 from Oregon agreed…7mos7MO

A ban on non-recyclable disposable plastic products would end up reducing the price of recyclable and more ethical products, as it would result in more funding towards industries making those items.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7yrs7Y

No

 @9F5WBQNAmerican Solidarity from Texas disagreed…7mos7MO

While a ban would be ineffective, it does have merit in preventing plastic products from being left in the environment on principal

 @RelishFaith from Indiana disagreed…7mos7MO

I agree that preventing plastic waste is crucial. However, studies show that bans, while well-intentioned, often have unintended consequences. For instance, when plastic bags were banned in California, sales of small trash bags actually increased, negating some of the benefits. Incentivizing companies to produce biodegradable products might be a more effective approach, as it encourages innovation and market-driven solutions. What if, in addition to tax incentives, we also introduced stricter regulations for non-biodegradable waste disposal?

 @9K2SJT4 from Maine agreed…1mo1MO

No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Full-heartedly agree with you. Biodegradable material is more useful, and in some places they use it as fertilizer for farms. As for plastics, it doesn't seem logical to use them as disposable. They function great as reusable containers. I refill water bottles at fountains because water is free.

 @9F9ZT54 from Oregon disagreed…7mos7MO

Non-recyclable disposable plastics are one of the very leading causes of pollution and it is killing ocean wildlife, ruining indigenous land, and all around is just based around a really lame and unethical industry. We can do better at making reusable and safer disposable products.

 @9KJ6QZS from Massachusetts disagreed…3wks3W

No

Not only did you forget disabled people exist but you used an ableist slur while doing it. Please educate yourself.

 @9KGK77J from New York disagreed…4wks4W

This will cause products to be more expensive to produce, thus raising the prices for consumers. Data would need to show that this will save consumers money for me to agree with it.

 @9FMRGLG from Georgia disagreed…6mos6MO

Plastic is destroying the earth and if we get rid of all plastic products we can save thousands of lives.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7yrs7Y

Yes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

 @9FNVSX8 from California disagreed…6mos6MO

I don't think the individual is the problem in global warming and climate change. Making citizens follow more rules with the "carbon footprint" only redirects the blame away from the huge oil industry and the giant corporations that really have the red hand for climate change.

 @9FM83ZV from Illinois disagreed…6mos6MO

No, it is not necessary to ban them all as not all plastic is a negative, and it will not be a problem if we responsibly handle it

 @9FSQ3VVIndependent from Texas disagreed…6mos6MO

Protege y expande los empleos del sector manufacturero y aumenta la competitividad estadounidense en el mercado global. Reduce la necesidad de los vertederos y la incineración.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7yrs7Y

No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

 @9FNVSX8 from California agreed…6mos6MO

Increase tax incentives puts the pressure on the giant corporations that are the real problem for climate change instead of the person because even though the person can help it is the giant corps that need to be held accountable

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7yrs7Y

No, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

 @9FBM299 from California agreed…7mos7MO

Also, by using paper straws you are increasing paper use, which is decreasing the amount of trees in the nations, which can correlate with the increase of carbon emissions in the atmosphere.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How do you feel about the idea that your favorite snacks or drinks might come in different packaging due to environmental concerns?

 @9K2SJT4from Maine answered…1mo1MO

No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

It better come as biodegradable, so I can put all my trash in the compost. I'm not gonna pay some trash man - I am the trash man

 @9H8H8F4from Virgin Islands answered…4mos4MO

 @9H8H53WDemocrat  from Ohio answered…4mos4MO

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Can you share a positive or negative experience you’ve had with biodegradable or compostable products?

 @9H8F6CZ from Georgia answered…4mos4MO

I think the trade off in quality of biodegradable products is worth it.

 @9KJ6QZS from Massachusetts commented…3wks3W

 @9K2SJT4 from Maine commented…3 days3D

No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Worth it for the nation. Biodegradable material means less waste and snacks for soil. If someone is struggling to reuse a straw why can't they rely on the people supporting them?

 @9H8F9M8 from Illinois answered…4mos4MO

Metal straw can collapse and be used many diffrent time as plaisic can be used one I’m for this cause

 @9K2SJT4from Maine commented…1mo1MO

No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

I mean, there's no reason not to reuse plastic straws, bottles, etc. bc they don't decompose. It's just weird how common practice it is to throw away a perfectly good container. Plastic is the last thing that should be mass-produced and treated like it's disposable

 @9H8F2F5 from Georgia answered…4mos4MO

 @9KJ6QZS from Massachusetts answered…3wks3W

No

Negative experiences happen daily for disabled people:

For many individuals with mobility and strength issues, they cannot lift cups high enough to drink from them. Some individuals with poor motor coordination cannot safely hold a drink steady without spilling it. Certain medicines must also be taken via straw. Bendable plastic straws allow individuals to nourish themselves and avoid spilling things on themselves, and others.
In some cases, reusable straws can be substituted for a single use one but that isn’t always the case. Such straws must be properly sterilized after every use.…  Read more

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

If you had to give up one disposable plastic item you use every day, which would it be and why?

 @9H9H4BK from Oklahoma answered…4mos4MO

Water bottles and plastic cups, because there are other easy alternatives!

 @9H8HPPT from Minnesota answered…4mos4MO

Plastic bottles because they are the easiest way to pollute the world. I see them littered everywhere and it drives me insane.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Do you think a ban on certain plastics would encourage people to live more sustainably or just be an inconvenience?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How would your daily life change if you could no longer use single-use plastics for your meals?

 @9KJ6QZS from Massachusetts answered…3wks3W

No

For many individuals with mobility and strength issues, they cannot lift cups high enough to drink from them. Some individuals with poor motor coordination cannot safely hold a drink steady without spilling it. Certain medicines must also be taken via straw. Bendable plastic straws allow individuals to nourish themselves and avoid spilling things on themselves, and others.
In some cases, reusable straws can be substituted for a single use one but that isn’t always the case. Such straws must be properly sterilized after every use. For those whose disability or living situation makes this impractical, if not downright impossible, reusable straws are simply not an option. Additionally, metal, bamboo, glass and acrylic straws pose injury risks, especially for those with tremors, spastic episodes, and temperature sensitivity conditions. Paper and pasta straws also put individuals at risk of choking. Compostable straws made of other natural materials increase the likelihood of allergic reactions, which can be deadly, and often require special processing to compost safely and correctly.
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 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Have you or someone you know been affected by pollution or waste from disposable plastics; if so, how?

  Deletedanswered…8mos8MO

No, production of biodegradable plastic endangers the World's food supply

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

What do you think about the responsibility of manufacturers versus consumers in reducing plastic waste?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

What creative alternatives to single-use plastics can you envision becoming popular in your community?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How might banning certain plastics impact businesses and jobs in the food and packaging industry, and is it worth the cost?

 @8G9PHGY from Illinois answered…3yrs3Y

No, because disposable things such as plastic straws are useful for people with specific allergies, sensory issues, or are disabled

 @9F85FGM from Texas answered…7mos7MO

No I think the companys making anything with less than 75% of biodegradable plastics should be in charge of cleaning the oceans and trash around their city

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