42 Items Environmentalists Will Come for Next

There’s an old analogy about seeking political change: If you throw a frog into a pot of boiling water, it will jump out. But if you put the frog in first and then slowly turn up the heat, it won’t.
Environmentalists who want to ban plastic products widely understand the wisdom in operating incrementally. They start by calling for bans on products that are fairly trivial, such as straws or grocery bags, so they can warm the water without anyone noticing.
But every once in a while, the veil slips and environmentalists admit the real goals of their radical agenda.
We’ve put together a list of things you may use that environmentalists want to ban. Many people may not care about little straws, but they certainly do when it comes to personal hygiene products. They may also be surprised to see that plastic is not the only material on the chopping block. Paper bags, napkins, and many other disposable goods have been targeted, as well.
Here are 42 common items environmentalists want to axe next. We compiled this information from sources such as the Break Free From Plastic’s “B.A.N. 2.0” list.
- Food Wrappers
- Beverage Bottles and Caps
- Bags
- Straws
- Stirrers
- Cups and lids
- Utensils
- Takeout containers
- Plates
- Balloons
- Condoms
- Tampon applicators
- Diapers
- Coffee pods
- Tea Bags
- Menstrual pads
- Plastic wrap
- Cleaning bottles
- Bottled soap
- Condiment bottles
- Ziplock bags
- Microwaveable popcorn bags
- Baby wipes
- Latex gloves
- Bandaids
- Tape
- Makeup cases
- Bubble wrap
- Paper bags
- Sponges (dyed)
- Deodorant
- Pill bottles
- Dog poop bags
- Gift wrap
- Disposable razors
- Paper towels/napkins
- Lighters
- Polyester/nylon clothing
- Happy Meals (both the toys and the pre-wrapped apple slices)
- Crafty materials
- Sticky notes
- Fruit stickers