Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

yes, but they should find a suitable recyclable alternative which doesn't degrade whilst in use causing more disposable products to be used

There is too much focus on the individual to solve climate change, when the main contributors are massive corporations. Regulations need to fall on them, rather than the consumer. I'm not opposed to banning plastics, but the main focus should be elsewhere.

The correct approach is needed for single use plastics they need to be reduced but only once solutions are there to not impact business

All unnecessary plastic must be banned, natural biodegradable packaging should be used. Better no packaging at all where possible d

No as it can be an accesbility concern for disabled people, though it should be advised to swap for biodegradable or reuses label items otherwise.

Until affordable options r provided for the consumer i dont think this is the most important issue right now

No, the use of recycled plastic is good, we need to get rid of single use plastic, but consumers need to be properly incentivised on using more sustainable alternatives and we need to strive towards more reusable packaging

Attacking the climate issue from such a flimsy way is stupid, I dont think that plastic cups plates and cutlery are the underlying issue that needs to be tackled

If it is not necessary to have the items that are made from less than 50% biodegradable material than yes they should be banned, if there are alternatives. If the items are deemed necessary and a large number of the population need them then No.

In certain aspects in particular for non able bodied people the banning of plastic straws is demonising them for those who it’s necessary to use them

some people (disabled) cannot use paper straws for instance so we need to be mindful and inclusive - although for the most part I agree with this point

In certain settings such as hospitals single I believe single use is required. Possibly other reasons why people may need it.

No, give me back my plastic straws. There’s also shops charging for paper bags now and not just plastic ones, they’re getting greedy

No, although I agree that products made from biodegradable materials are preferable over non-biodegradable materials, it is also true that some biodegradable materials can contain gluten which can induce allergic reactions in individuals with gluten allergies. For that reason I don’t agree with a total ban as those individuals wouldn’t be able to eat with gluten-containing biodegradable utensils.

Yes but it is important to remember people who need them such as disabled people, elderly people etc who need an alternative that is still affordable

Not for the moment. I think we should instead encourage the recycling of these products and fund the development of environment friendly alternatives.

Products should be nearly 100% biodegradable and with recycled materials if it’s plastic cups,plates etc…and companies shouldn’t be allowed to hike the prices and be greedy

No, but increase the infrastructure for recycling plastics instead -while slowly phasing out these plastics

I don’t think they should be banned however I think it’s important to educate the population on how better to recycle and increase funding to recycling centres to make it easier for consumers to recycle their products

There is many situations where sterile plastic is necessary such as in the medical field even if immediately disposed of due to being a biohazard after use
there should be a higher tax for disposable products to even the price difference from biodegradable and not products

Recent studies indicate that bio-alternatives to plastics are more harmful to critical species, such as the earthworm, than plastics. More research is required on the impact of these alternatives before regulations are increased.

All single use/ disposable products that are not 100% biodegradable in a time period of less than 50 years should be banned.

They should be replaced with alternative products with a higher percentage of biodegradable materials used in manufacturing.

If it can be achieved in an economical way that doesn’t cause an increase in product price that could potentially make it inaccessible to those who need it. The cost of living does not need to increase

I believe it can be a disability accessibility thing but generally it should be reserved for people who need it.

Not fully banned but not fully available. Should be used in certain instances for like disabilities and elderly people etc…

I think that its important to keep products that are biodegradable but not adding on to the price of plastic bottles and cans. Because it’s unnecessary.

Plastic byproducts should be recycled but not be taxed as the bottle return scheme currently in place

Plastic is occasionally necessary but needs to used minimally. Gov should regulate but I didn't like the wording here

Yes, phase out single-use plastic products that are not 100% compostable by increasing taxes, with an eventual ban, and incentivise the transition to organic plastics with subsidies and tax relief

All disposable packaging should be 100% biodegradable. Material mixtures make packaging both non-recyclable and non-degradable so therefore are pointless. If something was 100% plastic that would at least be a recyclable item.

Not necessarily banned but made financially unviable except where really necessary, in order to drastically reduce (e.g. similar to the plastic bag tax)

Biodegradable is a a vague term - I am biodegradable as is a cruise ship. You want things to be compostable which means it will break down in industrial conditions within a set period of time.

Yes, only if the government takes full responsibility of climate change and make all major actions necessary at a large scale , then proving it to people and after that is done then they can ban

Yes but some disabled people rely on them so in that cause there should be plastic straws allowed for them.

If they contribute to climate change they should be banned

Yes but gradually over time instead of suddenly

Yes, once governing bodies can provide alternative, easily accessible and affordable environmentally friendly choices

Yes but within reason

Just recycle plastics

No, most people don't have access to composting and there is poor public awareness of how to recycle in addition to poor public provision of recycling bins. Fix this first instead of pointless virtue signaling. Long commutes, low wages and crowded housing makes domestic meal preparation challenging. Address this before penalising people for needing to eat food out of home.

it depends on how much the plastic bottle or cup is (weight)

Increase the VAT rate on these items and increase consumer incentives to recycle these products

No, wait until we have predominantly biodegradable products.

Yes, and this country is a joke when it comes to these regulations. For such a small country to not be able to meet their quotas is a disgrace

There needs to be a special consideration for those with disabilities

Yes, and the government should Introduce German style deposit system on all plastic and glass bottles. This is where you can return them to shops and other Recycling centres and get a small refund on what you return

No but I think companies should be encouraged to use biogegradable products more than disposable.

No, all single-use disposable products should only be used in a medical setting.

no, that is ableist, also it individualises the actual problem of climate change

Phase them out - not a complete ban without support for businesses

Straws are needed for people with disabilities, so I do not fully agree.

All plastic should be band and Plastic should be Made out of hemp instead

Yes, and increase incentive of reusable products

Slowly over time they should be cut down until there is none left tax the producers producing it

No, but charge companies for the landfill cost and provide tax incentives for better alternatives.

not necessarily ban as many people are not able to purchase the more environmentally options. perhaps increasing the price of the harmful material and reducing the price of the more biodegradable product would not only encourage wealthier people to purchase the friendly option, but would also ensure that everyone has access to them.

What are your thoughts on the trade-offs between convenience and sustainability when it comes to product packaging?

How does the idea of your local community going 'plastic-free' make you feel, and what challenges do you anticipate?

What's a small change you've made or could make to reduce your reliance on single-use plastics?

How would you reimagine your favorite fast-food meal with eco-friendly packaging?

If you had to argue for or against plastic bans in a debate, which side would you choose and why?

Can you think of a situation where avoiding plastic products was particularly hard or easy for you?

Dont ban them completely as environmentally friendly products can be expensive but make more biodegradable products

What is one item you wish had an eco-friendly alternative, and how do you imagine it?

ban disposable products that contain less than 25%

How do you think future generations will view our current use of plastics?