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8. I doubt there would be a measurable impact

Sat Aug 28, 2021, 08:37 PM

Aug 2021

Most of the time when you run the dishwasher, there is unused capacity for more utensils.

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Government set to ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery in England [View all] Celerity Aug 2021 OP

Wonderful! Thank you, celerity. ⭐️ Judi Lynn Aug 2021 #1

I'm pretty sure I'm still using McDonald's cutlery from 5-10 years ago. bbernardini Aug 2021 #3

Never liked them. Tomconroy Aug 2021 #4

I doubt there would be a measurable impact Shermann Aug 2021 #8

I believe most restaurants already have dishwashers nt Shermann Aug 2021 #15

There are good biodegradeable alternatives now. meadowlander Aug 2021 #9

They just banned styrofoam here in Cosata Rica LakeArenal Aug 2021 #7

A bagger at Nob Hill Foods (here on the central CA coast) moonscape Aug 2021 #11

I've resolved to no longer order takeout or delivery from Moebym Aug 2021 #10

+1 Celerity Aug 2021 #14

Multiple uses Crepuscular Aug 2021 #17