President Donald Trump has ordered his government to stop using paper straws. A better approach is to avoid using single-use products.
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Humans generate a lot of trash, but there are cheaper and safer ways to handle it than loading it on rockets.
Microplastics could pose a threat to the sustenance of aquatic biodiversity when ingested by animals.
To ban or not to ban plastic bag use
Many sustainability-conscious people now find their cupboards stocked with plastic bottles of hand sanitiser, disposable wipes and takeaway food containers.
Ever wondered where the 5p you pay for plastic bags in the UK goes?
Many communities are banning single-use plastic shopping bags to reduce pollution, but a study in California shows that some consumers responded by purchasing more heavy plastic trash bags.
A plastic bag has an average usage time of 20 minutes, while it can take up to 1000 years to break down in the environment.
Buying reusable bags every time you shop is worse than just using plastic.
Providing thicker plastic bags for free is worse than pointless. It encourages the same wasteful habits, but with more damaging material.
How do you help a country get over plastic? By creating awareness and minor inconveniences and by providing lots of reminders.
Plastic bags will soon be gone from major supermarkets and many other shops too. Campaigns to reduce plastic even more should focus on positive advice, rather than shaming shoppers for their plastic use.
Victoria’s proposed ban on single-use plastic bags is a step forward, but what about all the other unnecessary packaging? A truly effective waste policy should offer a comprehensive plan for packaging.
High costs, poor performance, a lack of manufacturing capabilities and local perceptions prevent biodegradable bags from taking root in Kenya.
Moves by major to supermarkets to only offer plastic bags for a charge could make these businesses more than a million dollars a year, but it may only have a small impact on the environment.
The plastic bag ban doesn’t consider the impact it will have on Kenya’s economy or consider other environmental alternatives.
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