In 2016, France became the first country to ban the sale of plastic disposable products that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material and in 2017, India passed a law banning all plastic disposable plastic products.
75% Yes |
25% No |
71% Yes |
18% No |
4% Yes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
4% No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products |
4% No, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
See how support for each position on “Plastic Product Ban” has changed over time for 42.7k France voters.
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See how importance of “Plastic Product Ban” has changed over time for 42.7k France voters.
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Unique answers from France users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Yes but only after review to ensure there are alternatives for people with disabilities or special needs
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No, but add a dispositive that discourage excessive packaging
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It depends. These are very important for disabled and highly allergic people, and most waste in the oceans are the byproduct of fishing. We should try to find ways to reduce our waste while not sabotaging disabled people
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yes but allow plastic straw for autistic people
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Only if the technology to widely produce alternatives exist
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