This problem is not entirely the fault of the manufacturers, nor are the politicians to be taken to task for not fixing it. It is up to US, we the people, to settle and decide we will recycle. When I was a kid, all of the grocery stores had stacks of boxes piled in the front, ready for Dad to grab and pack the groceries; Aldi’s still does this. If you forgot to bring a bag from home, use a box or carry your groceries in your arms; next time, you’ll remember.
In many places in Europe, you are only allowed a certain amount of trash each week, based on the size of your family, and by the same token, you are expected to put out a certain amount of recycling. There is absolutely no reason American can’t do the same. We used to be an innovator; now we can hardly follow.
Dtroutma almost 6 years ago
Actually, it’s the plastics and micro-plastics the fish eat that kills them.
Nantucket Premium Member almost 6 years ago
But “There’s a great future in plastics” according to The Graduate.
Raw capitalism has wreaked havoc on US society. Note the shared root for socialism and society.
William Bednar Premium Member almost 6 years ago
I can hear all those Trump supporters: “Fake News”.
stamps almost 6 years ago
You are what you eat.
Radish the wordsmith almost 6 years ago
More petroleum based products polluting the earth.
Andylit Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Have the UN spend all the money it wastes on global warming to purchase big ocean-going surface skimmers.
Dani Rice almost 6 years ago
This problem is not entirely the fault of the manufacturers, nor are the politicians to be taken to task for not fixing it. It is up to US, we the people, to settle and decide we will recycle. When I was a kid, all of the grocery stores had stacks of boxes piled in the front, ready for Dad to grab and pack the groceries; Aldi’s still does this. If you forgot to bring a bag from home, use a box or carry your groceries in your arms; next time, you’ll remember.
In many places in Europe, you are only allowed a certain amount of trash each week, based on the size of your family, and by the same token, you are expected to put out a certain amount of recycling. There is absolutely no reason American can’t do the same. We used to be an innovator; now we can hardly follow.
NeoconMan almost 6 years ago
Floating plastic is just a Chinese hoax to separate Americans from their money.
gammaguy almost 6 years ago
In Denmark, I’ve seen a couple of huge (10-15 feet tall) “fish” sculptures built out of plastic waste, and they look just like that.