In 2016, France became the first country to ban the sale of plastic disposable products that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material and in 2017, India passed a law banning all plastic disposable plastic products.
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Response rates from 1.6k 's-Gravenhage voters.
74% Yes |
26% No |
73% Yes |
17% No |
2% Yes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
4% No, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
4% No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 1.6k 's-Gravenhage voters.
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Unique answers from 's-Gravenhage voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8W38HYL3yrs3Y
Yes, but not for those who need them
@8RPT3LH4yrs4Y
Yes, and create a proper composting program for biodegradables
@8RP6CVN4yrs4Y
Yes, but "biodegradable" products are not standardised and often do not actually decompose quicker than their traditional counterparts. "Biodegradable" products should be redefined to actually being able to decompose in a home environment without resulting in microplastics
@8RN9CJW4yrs4Y
Yes and No- they should remains available for people with physical/mental disabilities who need them.
@8RFL6BW4yrs4Y
Increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products
@998DJS92yrs2Y
Yes, but with certain exceptions for parts in society where disposables are incredibly important, in particular health care.
