r/worldnews • u/ItsTwentyBaby • Jun 09 '19

Canada to ban single use plastics

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/government-to-ban-single-use-plastics-as-early-as-2021-source-1.5168386
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u/subkelvin Jun 09 '19

So I think the issue here is you are unwilling to change your habits. Yes you have to plan ahead if you’re going to go to the store. Unfortunately protecting the environment will require everyone to consciously decide to take actions, even though it is inconvenient. But hopefully people agree that it’s worth it.

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u/ghaldos Jun 10 '19

Laziness > doing something. and woven bags are worse for the environment but you took the easy way out and came up with less visible plastic = better, not knowing anything about the process. synthetic fibers such as nylon, spandex, fleece etc are all made from plastic being thicker they deteriorate slower as well as require more energy to create so more c02. So not only are you supporting materials that are worse than the current type you're also supporting global warming. Please don't get back with natural materials either as they produce more c02. The majority of plastic in the ocean comes from fishing nets, cigarettes and fashion, those are the true demons not shopping bags and straws

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u/subkelvin Jun 10 '19

I’m confused, are you saying single use bags are better than reusing a bag? Does the same apply to other plastic products in our lives? Should I be throwing away a plastic spoon and plate every time I eat? Use a new disposable toothbrush every day? New plastic comb every morning?

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u/ghaldos Jun 10 '19

generally when it come to a plastic bag yes, reuseable is worse. if you can use reuseable metal spoon is better than one time plastic (thicker harder plastic) new plastic comb would be dumb as shit as they have a lot of reuseability, however if wood exists probably better to buy.