The manufacturers of the plastics are ultimately accountable but they can only do what the global government agreed on.
There are biodegradable shopping bags now and they will disintegrate in just a month or so.
But then, when there are no longer these plastic shopping bags that last, we will then need to buy plastic trash bags. hmmm ...
I don't think we will need plastic trash bags. Sometimes when we do not have plastic shopping bag to reuse as trash bag, we use empty biscuit cans. And the cans will last much longer because we re-use.
I hope that you realize that I am all for a cleaner environment and responsible use by everyone.
However, as a chemical engineer, I was trained to look at the total picture and the processes therein. Knowing where to draw the boundary is often the key to success and drawing the wrong boundary leads to wasted efforts and resources.
Big money spend a lot of money lobbying governments - legally or corruptly. So should the environmental movements and organization to pass laws that make positive changes.
Many places require tied plastic bags to contain trash.
empty biscuit cans
Packaging in the US is mostly paper or plastic. I think only Asia or Europe uses metal cans.
cans will last much longer because we re-use
it won't work in my neighborhood
Huh? I wonder why cans won't work there assuming there are available. Will the neighborhood collect them for scrap? 😄 In here, it can be sold in junk shops but very few are keen about it because of the pittance price.