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1. 592d ago

   Yes, not just single-use plastics, but environmental protections, carbon emissions, and more. Granted, the UN should handle it via an international committee. Doing it via committee ensures there is a... moreYes, not just single-use plastics, but environmental protections, carbon emissions, and more. Granted, the UN should handle it via an international committee. Doing it via committee ensures there is a democratic element to enforcing the global agreement.  Less

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2. 592d ago

   That's a bit of a complicated matter. On the one hand, I believe that single use plastics are too much of a leading cause to major damage to the environment, so finding way to try and remedy this... moreThat's a bit of a complicated matter. On the one hand, I believe that single use plastics are too much of a leading cause to major damage to the environment, so finding way to try and remedy this issue would be a good start to improve it. On the other hand, it is easy to assume that single use plastics are a very cheap alternative to multi-use plastics and I can imagine low income families may need to utilize single use plastics. So while I believe something must be done to deal with an issue like this, I don't believe a global agreement is the best thing to do.  Less

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3. 592d ago

   Taking this action would be greatly beneficial for the environment, but single-use plastics are affordable and benefit a big part of the population. So it is a yes and a no.

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