I'm all for reducing plastic consumption

But isn't it kinda fked up a consumer can't even get a plastic bag after spending money at a store, meanwhile companies have NO restrictions on how much plastic (or any kind of packaging material) they can use for their products?

In a lot of cases, a bag is a lot more useful than packaging as well, and can actually be reused.

Why are these things being limited at the consumer level (when things are already produced) rather than the production level?

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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

Yes it is. Some stores allow customers to buy a thicker plastic bag as a reusable bag. Did that a few times in Commie-fornia when on vacation.

caccoon · 36-40

@cherokeepatti I mean that's all fine and good, but I can't believe companies producing goods have no restrictions. It would actually alleviate some problems

But, you know, money and stuff

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@caccoon I liked it better when things like mayo, pickles, and peanut butter were always sold in glass jars. Sure there was some breakage but it wasn’t often. The food was better without plastic leeching into it.

caccoon · 36-40

@cherokeepatti those still exist and I buy them instead of the plastic ones

I am talking like less useful packaging, like the stuff that's formed around the product. I don't know what you'd call it. Like the ones that would form around, say a videogame controller. Completely useless for anything else

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@caccoon oh yeah I understand now. I think it’s to prevent product breakage for more expensive items.

caccoon · 36-40

@cherokeepatti sure, but in many cases, I'd say they could limit the amount of plastic used, which is the point I'm trying to make