Over the decades, state and local governments have passed environmental laws that enjoy widespread support. Studies show that most people use their intuition to determine whether to vote for a law, rather than looking at answers from science. Is this always a good policy?
Skeptical investigator, Brian Dunning, has done a deep dive into one of these: Plastic Bag Bans. In his investigation, Brian compares the carbon footprint and overall effect of disposable plastic bags, paper bags, and other alternatives.
The results might surprise you!
inFact: The Trashy Secret of Plastic Bag Bans