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The issues with reusable straws (www.youtube.com)

submitted 1 year ago by elfpie@beehaw.org to c/environment@beehaw.org

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Transcript: https://youtubetranscript.com/?v=3XGIxUXDWqw

The video shows how alternatives may not be real solutions for many of those in need. I see it as an example of how we shouldn't theorize solutions based only in our limited point of view or accept blindly that those in power did their due diligence and are not just in it for optics.

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[–] christophski@feddit.uk 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Do the shops charge for the plastic bags? Here in the UK the charge for plastic bags has been wildly successful in reducing usage, with usage dropping by 97%: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/10p-bag-charge-turns-the-tide-on-plastic-waste

[–] zhunk@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago

Colorado does this statewide. 10¢ per plastic bag. It seems pretty good at getting people to use reusable bags in my area.

[–] Dankenstein@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Not sure what they do in India but even here in the US I've seen some stores charging for bags like Aldi.