Plastic Bags Banned.. what are the benefits??

It's not banned here yet. Hope it will be soon. But, do you think it's really a "yes" to use paper bags? What if those undisciplined people, instead of throwing plastics anywhere, will throw the paper bags instead? The only advantage is, papers decompose faster. But it will still clog canals that will cause flood. Just wondering, I think there is a more proper way to lessen floods not only by banning the use of plastics but implementing the law on "no littering" by heart and not just by words. I see some cities with "no littering" sign and with a designated penalty for it. BUT looking around, you will see lots of garbages and small plastics roaming around. Why? Because government officials only put the sign and did not do as it says.

So you're from Quezon City. But that's not the point. We are just patching the fault of the people. There are plastic bags that are biodegradable. And plastic bags are recyclable. We should be responsible to our trash whether its bio or non bio. What should we implement is "NO LITTERING". "PROPER DISPOSAL". And may I add "NO LOITERING".

Hi, It would not benefit anything at all if the companies kept on manufacturing them. Even if they have been banned in your place, these manufacturers shall find ways to sell their products and ultimately the plastics would find their way back to the rivers and seas. It is a good start though, banning the use of plastics but it only make a small difference in the problem of disposing them in the right manner.

Paper bags aren't exactly a good substitute for plastic bags. The downside of using paper bags is that more trees will be cut down. I am, however in favor of reusables. I think you've noticed that some stores, like SM, sell reusable bags to their customers. It think that's a better policy because bringing a reusable bag to shopping can reduce the use of plastic bags. On a related note, I noticed some stores actually sell cloth bags to their customers. I think this is a very good alternative, since cloth bags are reusable, biodegradable and have a long life. And yes, I believe our old palm-leaf baskets can also serve as perfect substitute for plastic bags.

Yes, I also agree to no plastic bags policy. It is really helpful in the environment. Why is it that this idea came out just right now and not before? I am also one of those consumers or customers who are used in using plastic bags and now practicing the use of brown bags and the reusable bags. I am happy for that idea, though.

You are right. It is our duty to keep our city clean and safe. If every people understand this, we will be able to clean our polluted environment.

Here in this place plastic bags banned for long time. But the pity is, still it is used by many. Only some reputed stores changed their carry bags to paper bags. Actually the big threat is from vegetable vendors, they still use the plastic carry bags for packing vegetables. Recently I noticed a fresh ban again to prevent the chocking of drains. However, all are very happy to use plastic bags and felt comfortable with the same. Even some schools coordinate with government and did some steps to educate the danger of plastic among children too.

Groceries were using paper bags then, as well as franchised fast food outlets. I was actually surprised that of late, they shifted to plastic bags. Even establishments known for their conservation advocacy discarded their paper bags and turned to plastic. I'm really in favor of this move by our local government. What I don't like is that some big supermarkets don't even provide paper bags for your groceries. You need to bring your own bag, otherwise you have to pay for the bags.

I think this is really good approach of the government, paper bags can be recycled rather than using plastic. The only thing we must remember is how to properly dispose it, we must always have a separation of our waster at home.. Their are also some companies offering, paper bags rather than plastic.. at least each of us can learn how to adapt to the changes in the environment.

Good to hear that plastics have been completely banned in your city. Plastics though very light and helpful are not at all safe for our environment. Its time that we make the best use of the paper and jute bags so that they are eco friendly and wont affect our environment at all. Some animals in the search of food gulp down the plastic bags which later on endanger their lives. So although tough but a good decision at the end for the entire society. What say?