PSA: My town's 'green' week actually made me rethink the whole thing

They banned all plastic bags for 7 days, but I saw more people just buying thicker reusable ones once and tossing them. Has anyone else seen a local rule backfire like that?

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joseph_murray821d ago

Is that really worse than normal?

gray_roberts21d ago

It can feel way worse when you're in it. I had a rough patch last year and just talking to someone outside my usual circle helped a lot. Sometimes you need a fresh take to see things clearly. It's not a magic fix, but it made the bad days easier to handle. For me, that outside view was the difference between just coping and actually moving forward.

elizabeth_bailey265d ago

Honestly used to believe any green rule was a step forward. Seeing that plastic bag ban play out changed my mind completely. People just bought those heavy duty reusable bags like they were disposable. Watched a guy throw three in a public bin on day two. Feels like the rule made more trash, not less. Makes you wonder if the people making these plans ever check what actually happens.