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Josh de Roos's avatar

I’ve always thought that the responsibility for global plastic pollution is mistakenly placed on the consumer. No one asked for their corn to come in a styrofoam and plastic wrapper, when it naturally comes in its own biodegradable wrapper. The responsibility for plastic proliferation and pollution should fall squarely on the shoulders of the corporations that produce and distribute it, in the form of a hefty tax penalty that can be avoided by using biodegradable alternatives instead.

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Holly Starley's avatar

Another terrific post. Thanks for the reminder that we CAN stop using plastics and make a difference. Passing this essay onto friends in my one-time hometown, Santa Barbara. It's good to be reminded your efforts are making a difference. Helps spur on desire for more change. Thanks, Katharine.

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