The article explains, "Migros is looking for environmental projects ... in Switzerland that could benefit from a donation from the sale of 5-cent plastic bags."
Wouldn't it make more sense, for the environment and resource management, to make a donation from the center of truly responsible bags (vegie bag, fabric, paper)?
Hello Can10
Thank you for your message.
Have you seen the variety of environmental organizations in which the proceeds from the sale of these bags have been invested?
https://generation-m.migros.ch/fr/preserver-la-planete/emballages/votez-projet-favori.html
Kind regards
Kathrin
Thank you for your reply
Of course I read it!
My question is not "Who do you give the money to" but "Where does the money come from"?
Plastic bags should simply disappear, and therefore not be sold. That's the real commitment.
Dear Can10
Since the introduction of pay-as-you-go bags in 2016, their use has fallen by 83%!
Our experts have answered your question and several others on our Génération M website, and I'm happy to quote them:
Why not ban plastic bags altogether?
That would do more harm than good for the environment. In 2016, California banned plastic bags from its retail stores. According to a study by Australian economist Rebecca Taylor, this measure was counterproductive, as many Americans reuse these bags to preserve vegetables or isolate smelly waste. After the 2016 ban, consumers fell back on thicker plastic bags, which ultimately increased plastic consumption.
To find out more, check out our other questions and answers:
https://generation-m.migros.ch/fr/news/durabilite/2019/un-petit-prix-pour-de-grandseffets.html
Sincerely
Kathrin
