mcjaco
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As opposed to your 4% figure with no source?
That wasn't me.
As opposed to your 4% figure with no source?
Buying souvenirs at disney is already expensive enough without the clerk upselling a cloth bag to go along with it.
I agree with others that this is a decent step (even if just a drop in the ocean), but if Disney really wants to make an impact, and not just by jumping on the straw bandwagon, they should start looking at their merchandise packaging.
Anytime I buy a toy for DD, whether at the parks or at Target, I'm shocked by the wastefulness of the packaging, so many zip ties, plastic wraps, styrofoam, box parts, etc. All in the name of "merchandising" something so it looks appealing on the shelf.
I always liked how paper straws were the only option at AK since it fits into the park's conservation theme. But it always struck me as a bit disingenuous since they didn't carry that over to the rest of the parks. I know things like contracts with suppliers aren't easy to get out of (and I'm sure plastic is cheaper), but it's nice to see Disney "going big" instead of "going home" on this one. Better late than never!
Ever since I had some dental surgery a few years back (maybe I should say especially since then) I find it much more comfortable to use a straw for certain types of drinks (ie. soft drinks, etc.). I can drink without one but it can go from uncomfortable to downright painful depending on the day it seems. Out of all the different sorts of straws available plastic straws are the easiest to work with for me. I can get by (unless things go downhill) but I'm lucky because I know there are others much worse off than I am that will be put in a real bind by these changes. I'd like to think there's some compromise that will let them get straws that will work for them, as need be, but it seems this is a no compromise situation.
Plastic straws are incredibly helpful - even crucial- for many people with disabilities. This article makes some really good points about why paper and metal alternatives are not suitable for many people with disabilities.
I was thinking about this earlier. It wouldn’t be unreasonable for Disney to have a small backup supply of plastic straws for certain situations. Maybe 1 case of plastic for every 50 or 100 of paper, or something like that. I know the word “eliminate” was invoked in the blog post, but Disney is as good at corporate doublespeak as anyone else!
They should also put in filtered water refill stations and stop selling single-use bottles of water.
I think Disney is all about saving the planet until it starts interfering with a high profit high volume item like bottled water.I love straws, but paper straws are the worst. (IMO)
I have started using a washable tumbler with a washable straw to drink water at work as opposed to the single-use water bottles. If Disney wants to do this for environmental reasons, then they should steal the Six Flags thing of selling reusable soda cups with built-in plastic straws for use inside the parks.
They should also put in filtered water refill stations and stop selling single-use bottles of water.
Ahhhh, but bottled water in a Disney park is magical and well worth the 1500% markup.I think Disney is all about saving the planet until it starts interfering with a high profit high volume item like bottled water.
I think Disney is all about saving the planet until it starts interfering with a high profit high volume item like bottled water.
If Disney wanted to make a real impact they would:
-Allow the refillable mugs to be used in the parks. Less paper/plastic/Styrofoam.
-Use the reusable bag as the standard bag (free of charge) and charge customers for a plastic bag.
Anyone can order a bulk shipment of reusable bags for less than $0.50 a bag. Surely Disney can garner an even lower price. And, to go above that, give anyone bringing in a bag - whether their own or a Disney one they got earlier - a $0.50 discount per bag.
Then I may believe this is more about the environment and less about an extra possible revenue source.