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No, plastic products can't be replaced with eco friendly options
This position holds that plastic cannot simply be replaced with eco-friendly options. It argues that no known material matches plastic's versatility, that it is irreplaceable in vital uses such as medical equipment, and that such campaigns often ignore disabled people who rely on straws.
Supporting arguments · 3
- Plastics are irreplaceable due to their vital uses in jobs like the medical fieldIn every job and every field, plastic has its uses, and its importance. While protecting the planet is important some jobs are just as vital. Plastic has a hand in taking care of and saving lives. A replacement can't just have versatility but needs to be able to stand up to the stress of these jobs.
- There's no substance currently known that has the same versatility of plasticPlastic has been a beloved substance due to its many uses and has a place in everyones lives, from their cars and phones to their take out and medical devices. Other substances come close but none have been able to do everything plastic can do.
- Conversations about single use plastics rarely include the views of disabled people