It certainly does help a little bit. But it's of course still not a coincidence that companies are pushing for it instead of more effective measures... It's not just cheap but it also pushes people to believe that measures to save the environment are all useless and annoying, and makes them less likely to want more to happen.

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's the "thoughts and prayers" of environmentalism. I'm convinced the net effect is negative after you factor in the way it distracts people from anything that might actually help.

[–] bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago

Let's not forget tht half the time they're individually wrapped.. in plastic.