Will A PLASTIC bag ban REALLY benefit the environment?
Although some may think plastic bags aren’t a big deal, their detrimental effect on the environment cannot be understated. They often end up harming marine ecosystems, and the fact that they don't naturally degrade means they end up staying in our environment for hundreds if not thousands of years. A ban can deter this from happening and greatly improve conditions in our environment.
Do plastic bag bans hurt businesses and the economy?
By eliminating plastic bags, producers can lower prices, consumers will therefore buy more, and the reusable bag industry will see a boost. Contrary to popular belief, the removal of the plastic bag industry will only help other industries and the economy thrive and flourish.
Are alternatives to plastic bags REALLY ANY BETTER?
The short answer is yes. In many cases, tote bags, if used a single time, have a significantly worse environmental impact. However, these stats are often times misleading, as tote bags aren’t meant to be used a single time. Rather than being compared to a single bag, reusable bags should be compared to all the plastic bags that would have been used instead. Keeping this in mind, tote bags are far greener than disposable ones.
Why should the state determine whether or not I can use plastic bags? Shouldn’t I be allowed to decide for myself?
Nobody likes to be told what to do, but we shouldn’t let our pride stand in the way of positive change. Regardless of how you feel about the effects of plastic bags, the possibility of decreasing our waste through reusable bags appeals to everyone. Passing a law to ban plastic bags would only be a way to move towards that goal. It would remove something that has no real benefit to us, and guarantee us the numerous payoffs of reusable bags.
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