When you put it that way it actually makes a lot more sense to me. But I think if that's your position, then you should present alternative harms that plastics

When you put it that way it actually makes a lot more sense to me. But I think if that's your position, then you should present alternative harms that plastics use have prevented. I'm aware of some harms that would have happened in the medical field where disposable medical devices have likely reduced the burden of sterilization after procedures. Imagine having to clean your hypodermic after every use.