https://www.2degreesnetwork.com/groups/waste-management/resources/bans-plastic-bags-actually-hurt-environment-says-new-study/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Community&utm_campaign=3510414_14.01.07+EH&dm_i=1ILQ,238NI,82VF2B,7JFC2,1 … Plastic bag bans are bonkers too - report shows that alternatives end up creating more waste & greenhouse gases etc
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@JuliaHailes@MForstater Wait! Has no one heard of reusable bags?! I recommend them. They work great
@Brunothegrape @JuliaHailes I use 'em too, but LCA says 1 reusable bag = 131 plastic bags, so banning is OTT …http://a0768b4a8a31e106d8b0-50dc802554eb38a24458b98ff72d550b.r19.cf3.rackcdn.com/scho0711buan-e-e.pdf …
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@MForstater@JuliaHailes The range of solutions for reusable is vast. That none are preferable to disposable plastic seems very unlikely. -
@Brunothegrape@JuliaHailes bags small part of waste. Ban doesnt solve marine litter, doesnt reduce waste, energy or resources. Its a token - 2 more replies
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@MForstater@JuliaHailes Unless we should also be going naked a cloth bag should be an improvement.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@MForstater@JuliaHailes I'm open to more responsibly made reusable bags. But the damage to wildlife by disposable bags should rule them outThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@MForstater@JuliaHailes I'm very suspicious of a comparison. Disposable plastic bags are made from very few materials.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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