One thing that irks me is SF city rushing to enact laws and code of varying types to address perceived wrongs. But they rush to it. They want to signal that they are thoughtful and progressive. So they often grab at shiny things without understanding the full impact. Oh, someone at UC Davis did a study which showed something we agree with, let’s go with it! These are hi-viz, low impact measures. Often they are counterproductive. Like the ban on straws. As if that’s the biggest threat that must be addressed with utmost urgency. Housing problem: oh, rent control!
This article seems to directly contradict other articles that say cotton bag production is equivalent of 7000 plastic bags in terms of greenhouse gases