There's a big movement to use less plastic in our daily lives. There are several cities in the U.S. and across the world that have banned plastic bags at grocery stores and department stores. Other cities and localities allow plastic bags, but it may be a requirement to charge for them. This may cut down on the use of plastic in these areas, but is this really a net positive for the environment? That question is not as easy to answer. The Skeptoid podcast recently covered this and it was a really interesting podcast on how reusable bags may not be as environmentally friendly as we think.
Skeptoid - The Trashy Secret of Plastic Bag Bans
The podcast isn't advocating for the constant use of single use plastics, but it does shed some light on how complicated this subject is in reality. Solutions are not always easy. I encourage you to take a listen to this episode (link above). It's not long, just 17 minutes in length, but packed with interesting science!
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