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They'll probably just use one of the many greener alternatives. In the UK I've started to notice the emergence of plastic alternatives, e.g. M&S have wooden cu
by random878 8y ago
They'll probably just use one of the many greener alternatives.
In the UK I've started to notice the emergence of plastic alternatives, e.g. M&S have wooden cutlery for take away food now instead of plastic. It's good to see.
If only we could make some progress on disposable coffee cups...
- kmlx 8y agohttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-plan-to-ban-plastic-straws-cotton-buds-and-stirrers https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-plan-... Government launches plan to ban plastic straws, cotton-buds, and stirrers Published 22 October 2018
- random878 8y agoWhat interests me is that the things I've noticed are not necessarily things included in new legislation. It suggests to me that the intervention is prompting businesses to consider their all round plastic use (i.e. they're making proactive change expecting upcoming legislation) or they're responding to consumer opinion. Either way, this is a really positive step. Also, more importantly, the public seem supportive. I think the success of the 5p plastic bag charge has made people rethink their opposition to green schemes.
- toyg 8y agoThe paper straws that have become commonplace in UK cafes are terrible. They get all soft an ruin the taste of drinks. I understand there is a problem, I just don’t think we’re nowhere near good solutions.
- crooked-v 8y agoThere are good paper straws out there, they're just a tiny bit more expensive.