@msh @cwebber I agree and it used to be that way. Soda bottling companies used to be responsible for the bottles. They would offer you a discount on your next purchase if you returned the bottle to the vendor.

Annndddd then that commercial about littering and the crying native american came along... and we shifted the blame to consumers.

I think we should go back to companies shouldering the blame.

@cwebber I fully agree with the previous two posts... Because if we don't fix this, like right now, then the only solution will be to get rid of all plastics.. all of them. Like we lose that privilege as a species.

And I don't want to end up there, because the harm it will cause.

The solution I know, will be complicated. We need innovation, on all fronts. We need things that functionally are plastic, but when disposed aren't.

I know this is being worked on.

@cwebber But yeah, omg, the plastic wrap drives me bananas. Like no, I do not need a tiny plastic window in my otherwise paper bag so I can see the loaf of bread I know I just stuck in the bag. And little things like that.

I know there is big stuff out there, fishing nets come to mind, but I also know, we've got a lot of work to do, including the small things.

“We are death,” the first of the three dragon heads said.
“And destruction,” said the second.
I turned to the third.
“And we like cookies!” It said with a grin. “Have you brought us any?”
I held up a basket filled with all sorts of snacks.
The first head spoke. “You shall be spared.”
“For now,” the second added.
“See you tomorrow!” Chirped the third as clawed hands snatched the basket away from me.

Saw this recipe for cupcakes. Thought it looked interesting, but had some unusual things in it. Peanut butter, canned pumpkin, oatmeal, yogurt... and it wasn’t until they put a blue buffalo dog treat on top that I realized it was cupcakes for dogs. 🤦♀️