Another dangerous plastic ban: Seattle bans plastic Utensils effective July 1st (suspect, dictators)

[vacoder]

Damn it. I want my spork. I dont need a nanny state to tell me whether or not I need my spork.

[randomparent]

Originally Posted by Katarina Witt

I recall the paper straws getting kind of yucky by the end of the drink, sometimes. By yucky I mean getting all soft and not working so well. I did see red, white and blue paper straws at Dollar Tree the other day.

No doubt packaged in a clear plastic bag. Sigh.

[Katarina Witt]

Originally Posted by randomparent

No doubt packaged in a clear plastic bag. Sigh.

I don't remember.

[randomparent]

Originally Posted by Katarina Witt

I don't remember.

I saw something similar in the seasonal department at Target the other day. Paper straws, but packaged in a clear plastic sleeve. Kind of defeats the purpose of reducing single-use plastic consumption.

[Katarina Witt]

Originally Posted by randomparent

I saw something similar in the seasonal department at Target the other day. Paper straws, but packaged in a clear plastic sleeve. Kind of defeats the purpose of reducing single-use plastic consumption.

I'm not sure I agree. At least the product (the straws) is paper. I'd say that's quite a reduction. We can recycle plastic bags at many stores in our area.

[EastwardBound]

Liberals are always looking for something to fix, most often creating several more unintended consequences.

[vacoder]

Originally Posted by EastwardBound

Liberals are always looking for something to fix, most often creating several more unintended consequences.

You mean like zero tolerence border security?

[randomparent]

Originally Posted by Katarina Witt

I'm not sure I agree. At least the product (the straws) is paper. I'd say that's quite a reduction. We can recycle plastic bags at many stores in our area.

It depends on the type of flexible plastic. Some types cannot be recycled, but while we're on the subject, lots of plastic the average homeowner throws away can be tossed in the collection bin for plastic grocery bags at your local supermarket, most notably the shrink-wrapped plastic used to package toilet paper/paper towels and zipper storage bags (as long as they're clean and dry).

[Seacove]

Originally Posted by EastwardBound

Liberals are always looking for something to fix, most often creating several more unintended consequences.

Simple solution, just don't go to Seattle.

[It'sAutomatic]

Originally Posted by Seacove

Simple solution, just don't go to Seattle.

Much easier: bring your own plastic disposable silverware.