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Sturdy yet flexible, hygienic, disposable, readily available and cheap … the plastic straw is better than any eco-alternative for many disabled folks. (Shutterstock)

Disability rights don’t have to clash with environmental responsibility

Placing plastic straws, a life sustaining accessibility tool, under the same restrictions for sale as tobacco products is overly harsh, and detrimental to the dignity and inclusion of disabled people
Offering free lightweight plastic bags causes excessive plastic use, while banning lightweight bags can increase the use of heavier plastic bags (such as bin liners). Coles’ decision brings out the worst of both worlds. PETER RAE/AAP

Why Coles’ plastic bag backflip leaves us worse off than before

Providing thicker plastic bags for free is worse than pointless. It encourages the same wasteful habits, but with more damaging material.
Single-use plastics are convenient, but it’s time to phase them out. Photo by Sander Wehkamp/Unsplash

How to break up with plastics (using behavioural science)

How do you help a country get over plastic? By creating awareness and minor inconveniences and by providing lots of reminders.

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