It’s important to note though that emissions are not the only thing to consider. My state banned single-use plastic bags a few years ago, and the number of them you see caught in trees or thrown away as litter has dropped to almost zero.
Plus, I think you could absolutely use those bags 400 times if you make good use of them. A few of the ones I have are from at least a decade ago and have probably been used far more times than that.
SCB@lemmy.world 6 months ago
I don’t disagree, I just thought that was a fun fact.
Nawor3565@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 months ago
That actually sounds like a pretty cool job! I only said something because unfortunately a lot of people tend to use that fact to put down reusable bags, which sucks because even though they’re far from perfect, they’re still the better alternative (assuming you don’t buy a new one every time you go to the store).
Lord_Wunderfrog@lemmy.fmhy.net 6 months ago
Your company has a vested interest in pushing sustainable disposable single use bags over reusable bags, your data is biased, and as mentioned, emissions are less of an issue than the physical pollution and damage of single use packaging being disposed of and ending up in the environment. One reusable beer bag ending up in the ocean isn’t as bad as 400 sustainable ones.
SCB@lemmy.world 6 months ago
This is not accurate. We could pivot to totes within 24 hours.