Bag the Bag

"Similarly, we would not have to reuse a product at all if we never had to "need" it in the first place; which is where "reduce" comes from." That quote insinuates there is no "need" for plastic bags, I think you worded wrong, or else I read it wrong. Either way, plastic bags has a need, we as society need to accept and educate. It surprises me the amount of trash that is littered, and when you truly look at the trash, very little is it of bags (paper or plastic) but bottles, cigarettes cans

To Edward: Instead of "kicking" the plastic bag, you should have picked it up and RECYCLED it. the point is not to "ban" a product for being too popular, but to be conscious about how we dispose of the product. By reusing and/or recycling! If we want to compare the big picture apples to apples, out of all plastic, paper and canvas bags, plastic is one with the SMALLEST carbon footprint. Let's change our behavioral patterns. Most countries who ban plastic are third world countriesless education

Indeed, I would agree with you that reusing and recycling is important; but the reason why the mnemonic is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" is because that is the ideal priority. We would not have to recycle something if we could simply reuse it instead, as recycling (though more beneficial than disposal) requires energy to process. Similarly, we would not have to reuse a product at all if we never had to "need" it in the first place; which is where "reduce" comes from.

Joe, There is a "need" for plastic bags. They make for great trash can liners, pet duty, reusing for all types of chores around the house, and for reusing purposes such as groceries and lunches (just like canvas bags). However, canvas bags have less of a purpose than plastic bags. I'll use my canvas bags, but I'll use my plastic bags much more. The word disposable is strong and has carried along way. Plastic bags are reusable, be removing "disposable" we are educating people to do the same.

I don't recall ever saying that there is no need for plastic bags. I think you misinterpreted what I said. I said we should reduce the amount we use; and use only as much as we "need."

Actually, there is no NEED for plastic bags. There are biodegradable "plastic" bags if you must, for garbage liners. The old petroleum based bags need to go, ALL of them. It's amazing how easy it is to go w/out them once you try.

is that in this video?

:(.....sadly no, it isn't.

it should've been I guess you must send Edward a note so that he could fix that;)

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