Topic: lol the EU banned plastic.
!boovsizeC2 started this discussion 7 years ago #79,720
Fuck that old drinking-straw debate, they've thrown the baby with the bathwater and gone ahead, banning all plastics. LOL
Captain Kate Carr joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 6 minutes later[^] [v] #928,714
*single use plastics
!boovsizeC2 (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 7 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #928,715
Captain Kate Carr replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 8 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #928,716
Also no they didn't parliament just approved it
Captain Kate Carr double-posted this 7 years ago, 29 seconds later, 9 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #928,717
!boovsizeC2 (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 9 minutes later, 19 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #928,720
@previous (Captain Kate Carr)
Disabled people are going to die of dehydration due to this mis-step. Thanks.
Disabled people are going to die of dehydration due to this mis-step. Thanks.
Captain Kate Carr replied with this 7 years ago, 18 minutes later, 38 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #928,723
Captain Kate Carr double-posted this 7 years ago, 30 seconds later, 38 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #928,724
also i am ok with losing a couple of disableds
!boovsizeC2 (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 40 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #928,725
@928,723 (Captain Kate Carr)
You know, cripples and such... the kind that need the bendy straws to drink anything? They will all die now.
@previous (Captain Kate Carr)
Okay, as long as you don't also feel good about saving the environment or something... this is not even a band-aid.
You know, cripples and such... the kind that need the bendy straws to drink anything? They will all die now.
@previous (Captain Kate Carr)
Okay, as long as you don't also feel good about saving the environment or something... this is not even a band-aid.
Captain Kate Carr replied with this 7 years ago, 6 minutes later, 47 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #928,726
tteh !MemesToDNA joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 2 hours later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,746
Actually a fair point. Some disabled people rely on bendy plastic straws. I'm sure this'll be taken into account ultimately, though, since there are already petitions to Europarl.
But I do support this ban wholeheartedly. Fuck single-use plastics. You can still ban their use but make them available upon request by disabled consumers.
But I do support this ban wholeheartedly. Fuck single-use plastics. You can still ban their use but make them available upon request by disabled consumers.
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Captain Kate Carr replied with this 7 years ago, 41 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,752
Captain Kate Carr double-posted this 7 years ago, 34 seconds later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,753
Also does this include packaging material and if so how are they possibly going to implement this?
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,760
@previous (Captain Kate Carr)
No, it's single-use plastic: "plastic cutlery and plates, cotton buds, straws, drink-stirrers and balloon sticks". Nothing else. No "ban on plastic" or anything of the sort, just specific single-use plastics that contribute very little and have far friendlier alternatives.
No, it's single-use plastic: "plastic cutlery and plates, cotton buds, straws, drink-stirrers and balloon sticks". Nothing else. No "ban on plastic" or anything of the sort, just specific single-use plastics that contribute very little and have far friendlier alternatives.
Captain Kate Carr replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,761
@previous (tteh !MemesToDNA)
Oh I thought i assumed it was packaging material as well. Kind of pointless then
Oh I thought i assumed it was packaging material as well. Kind of pointless then
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 57 seconds later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,762
@previous (Captain Kate Carr)
Plastic straws are by far the worst single-use plastic that's easily bannable, though. It's a step in the right direction. Regulation works!
Plastic straws are by far the worst single-use plastic that's easily bannable, though. It's a step in the right direction. Regulation works!
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 10 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,764
@previous (tteh !MemesToDNA)
they could ban plastic fishing nets instead since thats where most of the ocean pollution is coming from
they could ban plastic fishing nets instead since thats where most of the ocean pollution is coming from
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Captain Kate Carr replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,765
Sheila LaBoof joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 29 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,769
condoms
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 8 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,770
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 21 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,776
Smart, we already banned plastic bags and straws here. Utensils should be next.
Big Daddy Derek™ !Uvm54ORbmo joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,794
Remaincucks BTFO!
Mr. Ray Parker Jr. joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 33 seconds later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,795
Mr. Ray Parker Jr. double-posted this 7 years ago, 32 seconds later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,796
wait how will Europe drink boba
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 52 seconds later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,798
@928,795 (Mr. Ray Parker Jr.)
I, for one, use plastic straws daily to consume all my food and drink. Thanks.
I, for one, use plastic straws daily to consume all my food and drink. Thanks.
Mr. Ray Parker Jr. replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,799
@previous (tteh !MemesToDNA)
> I, for one, use plastic straws daily to consume all my food and drink. Thanks.
you'll get mouth wrinkles
> I, for one, use plastic straws daily to consume all my food and drink. Thanks.
you'll get mouth wrinkles
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 41 seconds later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,800
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 5 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,802
What will they do for healthcare settings?
Sheila LaBoof replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,803
you can still print your plastic straws with those $5000 dollar straw-making kits
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 22 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,806
@928,802 (Kook !!rcSrAtaAC)
Allow them, probably. They're obviously going to have exceptions for certain things -- they aren't daft. It would never be an outright 100% ban on anything; it'll be a ban on e.g. bendy plastic straws for obese McDonald's patrons, not straws utilised in a medical setting for legitimate purposes.
Allow them, probably. They're obviously going to have exceptions for certain things -- they aren't daft. It would never be an outright 100% ban on anything; it'll be a ban on e.g. bendy plastic straws for obese McDonald's patrons, not straws utilised in a medical setting for legitimate purposes.
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tteh !MemesToDNA double-posted this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,807
@928,803 (Sheila LaBoof)
I can picture it now. Dawn raids on clandestine straw-making facilities in back alleys. Speakeasies where you can drink a nice Ron Zacapa & Coke™ with a red and white striped bendy plastic straw.
I can picture it now. Dawn raids on clandestine straw-making facilities in back alleys. Speakeasies where you can drink a nice Ron Zacapa & Coke™ with a red and white striped bendy plastic straw.
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 7 years ago, 15 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,810
@928,806 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
Oh that's good. I was imaging people having to sterilize metal straws in an autoclave for every use
Oh that's good. I was imaging people having to sterilize metal straws in an autoclave for every use
Mr. Ray Parker Jr. replied with this 7 years ago, 13 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,813
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 7 years ago, 31 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,817
Captain Kate Carr replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,880
@928,770 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
go to the supermarket and see what percentage of plastic is food packaging and what percentage is straws
go to the supermarket and see what percentage of plastic is food packaging and what percentage is straws
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 18 seconds later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,881
Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 13 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,885
I bought some plastic bags, they were packaged in a plastic bag, and the girl at the counter put it in a plastic bag for me.
Are bin liners single use plastics?
Are bin liners single use plastics?
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 6 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,887
@previous (I)
Did you pay 5p for the plastic carrier bag? If not, you are a disgusting criminal piece of shit.
Did you pay 5p for the plastic carrier bag? If not, you are a disgusting criminal piece of shit.
Anonymous I replied with this 7 years ago, 9 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,890
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,891
@previous (I)
Oh really? We introduced a plastic bag charge of 5p in 2015, and use dropped ~90%. Nothing similar in the works over there?
Normally England is behind with everything so I made assumptions.
Oh really? We introduced a plastic bag charge of 5p in 2015, and use dropped ~90%. Nothing similar in the works over there?
Normally England is behind with everything so I made assumptions.
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Anonymous I replied with this 7 years ago, 13 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,895
@previous (tteh !MemesToDNA)
Some shops started doing that. Now they are going to ban them from supermarkets, so I guess I have to throw away reusable carry bags now instead
Some shops started doing that. Now they are going to ban them from supermarkets, so I guess I have to throw away reusable carry bags now instead
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,896
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 30 seconds later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,897
tteh !MemesToDNA double-posted this 7 years ago, 4 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,900
chill dog !!81dzJNNYL joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 11 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,910
@928,887 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
We banned plastic bags under a certain thickness. There's only really thick plastic bags or the reusable kind and you have to pay for them.
I found it kind of annoying at first because i used those dep bags for trash but it's whatever, i just have a folded reusable bag or two in my backpack
We banned plastic bags under a certain thickness. There's only really thick plastic bags or the reusable kind and you have to pay for them.
I found it kind of annoying at first because i used those dep bags for trash but it's whatever, i just have a folded reusable bag or two in my backpack
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,911
@previous (chill dog !!81dzJNNYL)
Yeah, at my local Tesco you can't buy a cheap thin carrier bag at all, now. You have to pay 10p to buy a thicker one. It was also irritating at first, but it's become habit to take a few reusable Tesco® Bags for Life™ each trip.
tbh I tend to take my rucksack everywhere and fit everything in there, since I don't do a weekly shop but just do a load of top-up shops throughout the week.
Yeah, at my local Tesco you can't buy a cheap thin carrier bag at all, now. You have to pay 10p to buy a thicker one. It was also irritating at first, but it's become habit to take a few reusable Tesco® Bags for Life™ each trip.
tbh I tend to take my rucksack everywhere and fit everything in there, since I don't do a weekly shop but just do a load of top-up shops throughout the week.
tteh !MemesToDNA double-posted this 7 years ago, 27 seconds later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,912
Man this topic is enthralling. ?
chill dog !!81dzJNNYL replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,919
@928,911 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
Yeah i usually have my backpack on me but its wayyyy too full of books to put anything elss in there :(
Yeah i usually have my backpack on me but its wayyyy too full of books to put anything elss in there :(
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 20 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,935
Anonymous J replied with this 7 years ago, 29 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,948
@928,919 (chill dog !!81dzJNNYL)
> Yeah i usually have my backpack on me but its wayyyy too full of books to put anything elss in there :(
Simply memorise them word for word
> Yeah i usually have my backpack on me but its wayyyy too full of books to put anything elss in there :(
Simply memorise them word for word
Captain Kate Carr replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,950
I was at the supermarket the other day and they were selling reusable baguette bags but you still had to buy the baguette in the plastic bag
Anonymous E replied with this 7 years ago, 49 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,982
@928,891 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
In California you have to pay for them so people here use their own bags or just carry their stuff
In California you have to pay for them so people here use their own bags or just carry their stuff
tteh !MemesToDNA replied with this 7 years ago, 8 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,995
@previous (E)
Yeah, basically the same case here. Schemes that charge for bags have been massively successful everywhere I've heard of them being implemented.
How much does it cost for a bag there, out of interest?
Yeah, basically the same case here. Schemes that charge for bags have been massively successful everywhere I've heard of them being implemented.
How much does it cost for a bag there, out of interest?
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Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #928,998
Captain Kate Carr replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #929,001
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 7 years ago, 47 seconds later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #929,004
Anonymous E replied with this 7 years ago, 4 hours later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #929,112
Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 31 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #929,124
remember when the EU was relevant...I can just barely...it's been quite awhile..
Sheila LaBoof replied with this 7 years ago, 8 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #929,129
those thin shopping bags are complete shit
those fuckers broke on me when I was walking several blocks
we used to have paper bags
fuckin good paper bags
they would even double-bag shit
those god damn plastic handles dug into my palms too many times
those fuckers broke on me when I was walking several blocks
we used to have paper bags
fuckin good paper bags
they would even double-bag shit
those god damn plastic handles dug into my palms too many times
Kook !!rcSrAtaAC replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #929,130
@previous (Sheila LaBoof)
You need to get some of those woven, reusable bags. Especially if you carry heavy groceries home. Be kind to yourself
You need to get some of those woven, reusable bags. Especially if you carry heavy groceries home. Be kind to yourself
Anonymous I replied with this 7 years ago, 51 seconds later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #929,133
Anonymous L replied with this 7 years ago, 16 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #929,139
@929,129 (Sheila LaBoof)
here in my part of the state's we've had the plastic bags which replaced paper for decades now..
when I was a kid we used to put the big paper bags under the sink to collect garbage in..
my first job was bagging groceries..
3.35 an hour..
here in my part of the state's we've had the plastic bags which replaced paper for decades now..
when I was a kid we used to put the big paper bags under the sink to collect garbage in..
my first job was bagging groceries..
3.35 an hour..
Sheila LaBoof replied with this 7 years ago, 11 minutes later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #929,154
Look how happy the lady isand glad to pay and get change
Anonymous L replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #929,157
Anonymous M joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 7 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #929,235
"banned plastic"
OP ya fuckin' retard.
OP ya fuckin' retard.
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 2 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #929,324
@928,891 (tteh !MemesToDNA)
DC charges per bag as well. I think it's more prevalent in liberal big cities. I usually go grocery shopping after work and tend to forget to bring my bags with me so I end up spending more on bags than I'd like!
DC charges per bag as well. I think it's more prevalent in liberal big cities. I usually go grocery shopping after work and tend to forget to bring my bags with me so I end up spending more on bags than I'd like!
chill dog !!81dzJNNYL replied with this 7 years ago, 19 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #929,333
Sheila LaBoof replied with this 7 years ago, 40 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #929,349
I got a idea -- waxy layer on the paper
Captain Kate Carr replied with this 7 years ago, 51 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #929,350
Bring your canvas bags to the supermarket thanks
Mrs. Deborah Foreman replied with this 7 years ago, 6 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #929,532
@929,112 (E)
> 10 cents
it was 25 where I lived. and that was for paper bags. they banned -all- the bags
> 10 cents
it was 25 where I lived. and that was for paper bags. they banned -all- the bags