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> Cork exploration is certantly less destructive than the high intensity water hungry olive and almond farms, the green houses in protected areas or the high en

> Cork exploration is certantly less destructive than the high intensity water hungry olive and almond farms, the green houses in protected areas or the high end condos in the dunes that have been showing up through Alentejo. I'll counter your skepticism by saying you're just not skeptical enough. We are the society that is banning straws while completely ignoring fishing nets. We are the society banning single-use bags, while selling you garbage bags and ignoring plastics in packaging. We are not interested in actually solving any of these issues, just making small tweaks - as inefficient as possible - that allow us to feel good on social media.

Angostura 4y ago
> We are the society that is banning straws while completely ignoring fishing nets. It's quite easy to drink a drink without a straw - quick easy win. Fishing without nets requires more thought and retooling. You do what you can do. Similar single use shopping bags clear were a scourge - near me before the ban they used to festoon trees. Shopping bags can easily be reused. Reusing bin bags is much more difficult. Here in the UK plastic in packaging is a high-profile issue - particularly food packaging.