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selfconciousbadger t1_j3kubo5 wrote

Where I live it has become increasingly common to get disposable wooden cutlery; I think it’s made from bamboo.

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Jackandwolf t1_j3m2eqp wrote

The amount of pollution to make that isn’t much better.

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CeaRhan t1_j3m9365 wrote

The amount of pollution produced by the plastic you'll have to buy and rebuy and rebuy over again once it gets stolen will be far greater than wooden forks/plates that will go back to the planet and which you can get easily by simply planting trees

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Aalnius t1_j3o2pyt wrote

how is there much pollution for bamboo stuff, its one of the fastest growing thing ever and once you've set it up you don't really need to fuck with it.

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Jackandwolf t1_j3ts9c0 wrote

It’s not only about the waste and if it’s biodegradable, but the pollution fromTransportation and manufacturing. Yeah, bamboo grows quickly, but it still has to harvested, shipped, shaped, packaged, then shipped again. Just make people start carrying their own cutlery if you want to make a worthwhile difference.

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Aalnius t1_j3ubsdy wrote

Ah i forgot other forms of cutlery don't need to be manufactured, packaged and shipped.

But yeh i'm sure everyone will definitely carry their own set of cutlery.

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Jackandwolf t1_j3vssea wrote

Yep. Metal utensils need to have all those things happen too, but only once. It’s the single use we need to end.

As far as the cutlery, You stop providing them, and people will bring their own. You can point out how many people didn’t wear masks, but look at how many did. And if it will affect people’s food, people will adapt quickly.

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DaenerysMomODragons t1_j3m8nkc wrote

The politicians passing these laws don't care anything about pollution or the environmental impact. They only care about public perception.

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Jackandwolf t1_j3tpzv9 wrote

Ding ding ding. We have a winner. Not true for all of them for sure, but the ones that actually make the decisions: definitely.

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