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.
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Response rates from 239 Lens voters.
72% Yes |
28% No |
67% Yes |
17% No |
5% Yes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
6% No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products |
5% No, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 239 Lens voters.
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Unique answers from Lens voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8ZWZ8B33yrs3Y
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
@8YG6HDQ3yrs3Y
yes but allow plastic straw for autistic people
@8Y47JBY3yrs3Y
Only if the technology to widely produce alternatives exist
@9BYNCMR2yrs2Y
Yes but only after review to ensure there are alternatives for people with disabilities or special needs
@99GPPB82yrs2Y
No, but add a dispositive that discourage excessive packaging
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