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The Environmental Impact of Plastic Bags Versus Cotton Tote Bags
47:53 - 55:16 (07:23)
Plastic bags have a detrimental impact on the environment because they're petroleum-based while cotton totes are a better option, but not perfect. Despite passing laws to ban plastic bags, some states are refusing to do so.
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California's EPR packaging law requires the packaging industry to pay into a recycling fund based on how recyclable their packaging is.
47:53 - 49:53 (01:59)
Summary
California's EPR packaging law requires the packaging industry to pay into a recycling fund based on how recyclable their packaging is. The industry must create an organization to ensure that 65% of their packages are recycled, and by 2032, all packaging in the state must be recyclable or compostable.
ChapterThe Environmental Impact of Plastic Bags Versus Cotton Tote Bags
EpisodeWe Need More Sustainable Packaging, Like, Yesterday
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Creating laws around sustainable packaging may incentivize companies to create new subdivisions and solutions to ensure compliance, leading to a quicker resolution of the issue while some consumers are willing to pay extra to purchase recycled products.
49:54 - 51:56 (02:01)
Summary
Creating laws around sustainable packaging may incentivize companies to create new subdivisions and solutions to ensure compliance, leading to a quicker resolution of the issue while some consumers are willing to pay extra to purchase recycled products.
ChapterThe Environmental Impact of Plastic Bags Versus Cotton Tote Bags
EpisodeWe Need More Sustainable Packaging, Like, Yesterday
PodcastStuff You Should Know
While plastic bags have a high environmental impact due to their petroleum-based material, cotton tote bags still have a negative impact due to the use of pesticides and industrial fertilizer inputs required for their production.
51:57 - 55:16 (03:19)
Summary
While plastic bags have a high environmental impact due to their petroleum-based material, cotton tote bags still have a negative impact due to the use of pesticides and industrial fertilizer inputs required for their production.