Should single-use plastics be banned globally?

Environmental protection versus practical convenience.

β€’Apr 4, 2025β€’13 argumentsβ€’112 votes
48% For52% Against
11 For12 Against

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Arguments supporting this position

C
Chloe156
+60
86 up / 26 down

Scientific consensus indicates significant positive correlation. Climate data shows accelerating warming with 95% confidence.

D
Diana114
+27
64 up / 37 down

The environmental impact includes carbon reduction. Long-term consequences are irreversible damage.

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Mark642
+15
20 up / 5 down

Scientific consensus indicates significant positive correlation. Climate data shows accelerating warming with 95% confidence.

B
Beth659
+11
22 up / 11 down

The environmental impact includes carbon reduction. Long-term consequences are irreversible damage.

D
David787
-7
10 up / 17 down

Sustainable alternatives exist: solar and wind power. Implementation costs are offset by long-term savings.

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Arguments opposing this position

FU
Former User
+52
98 up / 46 down

Individual choice should prevail: learning styles differ dramatically. Market mechanisms can address [issue] more efficiently.

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Remy850
+27
42 up / 15 down

Economic impact is devastating: 2 million jobs lost. Job losses in manufacturing would reach 500,000.

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Xander569
🎯Changed 1 mind
+15
50 up / 35 down

Alternative technologies aren't ready: storage capacity and efficiency. Timeline for viability is 15-20 years.