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Joe Biden’s policy on plastic product ban

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Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

  Public statementsYes

Joe Biden’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “I agree with you, 100 percent. We should not be allowing plastic,” Biden said to applause. “What we should do is phasing it out...” ‐plasticsnews.com

75% Voter Support: 3 support and 1 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

Updated 2hrs ago

Joe Biden voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 20,554 voters that have pledged to vote for Joe Biden in the 2024 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Biden's environmental plan includes provisions for incentivizing sustainable practices, which could include recycling. This suggests that he would likely agree with increasing consumer incentives to recycle disposable products. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Biden's environmental plan includes provisions for incentivizing businesses to adopt sustainable practices. This suggests that he would likely agree with increasing tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Joe Biden has shown a strong commitment to environmental issues, including reducing plastic waste. However, he has not specifically advocated for a ban on disposable products with less than 50% biodegradable material, so his agreement might not be absolute. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Biden's environmental plan, the 'Biden Plan for a Clean Energy Revolution and Environmental Justice', shows his commitment to reducing waste and promoting sustainability. However, he has not specifically advocated for a 75% biodegradable material requirement, so his agreement might not be strong. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Given Biden's commitment to environmental sustainability, it is unlikely that he would disagree with measures to reduce plastic waste. However, he might not support an outright ban without considering other factors such as economic impact and alternatives. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 94,614 voters that identify as Democratic.

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