--- title: All Plastics Have Been Eliminated…Happy Now? description: Discover the truth about plastics and their role in our lives. 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OK plastic haters, environmentalists…Biden has eliminated all plastic, single use, recyclable, etc…the entire “plastic faucet” has been turned off.     Oh wait…you weren’t talking about life or death plastic items…or using plastic is ok if you or your family member needs medical or emergency care?  Oh, I see…just the non-essential items…so let’s go back to…  - ![Screenshot 2023-06-12 at 10.41.52 AM](https://www.standuppouches.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-06-12%20at%2010.41.52%20AM.png?width=648&height=418&name=Screenshot%202023-06-12%20at%2010.41.52%20AM.png) Hover message - ![Screenshot 2023-06-12 at 10.41.49 AM](https://www.standuppouches.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-06-12%20at%2010.41.49%20AM.png?width=264&height=398&name=Screenshot%202023-06-12%20at%2010.41.49%20AM.png) Hover message - ![Screenshot 2023-06-12 at 10.41.45 AM](https://www.standuppouches.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-06-12%20at%2010.41.45%20AM.png?width=674&height=360&name=Screenshot%202023-06-12%20at%2010.41.45%20AM.png) Hover message - ![Screenshot 2023-06-12 at 10.41.42 AM](https://www.standuppouches.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-06-12%20at%2010.41.42%20AM.png?width=272&height=354&name=Screenshot%202023-06-12%20at%2010.41.42%20AM.png) Hover message   Turn off the plastic faucet, save the oceans and animals, use more steel, glass, paper and aluminum!  Few things…plastics are NOT the problem, We (you and me) are the problem.  Eliminate the plastic faucet you say??  OK, we now have a faucet of paper?  Solution…if the government can fund Intel and semiconductor production, they could certainly fund high tech collecting, sorting, and recycling of plastic, single use and beyond.  Not some willy nilly rag tag operation that only works in some places and not others.  Do Something that actually works and will make a difference.    OK plastic haters…now what?  Topics: [Food Packaging](https://www.standuppouches.net/stand-up-pouches-blog/tag/food-packaging), [sustainable packaging](https://www.standuppouches.net/stand-up-pouches-blog/tag/sustainable-packaging), [Plastic](https://www.standuppouches.net/stand-up-pouches-blog/tag/plastic) ### Subscribe to Email Updates [![](https://www.standuppouches.net/hubfs/2025-pillar-page-images/closed-loop-aseptic-system-diagram.jpg) ](https://www.standuppouches.net/blog/aseptic-revolution-americas-clean-label-boom-flexible-packaging) [Aseptic Revolution: America's Clean-Label Boom - Flexible Packaging](https://www.standuppouches.net/blog/aseptic-revolution-americas-clean-label-boom-flexible-packaging) [![](https://www.standuppouches.net/hubfs/2025-pillar-page-images/aseptic-hero-side-by-side-hero.jpg) ](https://www.standuppouches.net/blog/aseptic-packaging-the-2025-playbook-for-longer-shelf-life-and-lower-costs) [Aseptic Packaging: The 2025 Playbook for Longer Shelf Life and Lower Costs](https://www.standuppouches.net/blog/aseptic-packaging-the-2025-playbook-for-longer-shelf-life-and-lower-costs) [![](https://www.standuppouches.net/hubfs/2025-pillar-page-images/liquid-pouch-filling-hero.jpg) ](https://www.standuppouches.net/blog/liquid-pouches-the-fastest-path-to-lower-costs-and-leaner-logistics) [Liquid Pouches: The Fastest Path to Lower Costs and Leaner Logistics](https://www.standuppouches.net/blog/liquid-pouches-the-fastest-path-to-lower-costs-and-leaner-logistics) [![](https://www.standuppouches.net/hubfs/2025-pillar-page-images/aseptic-beverage-packages-hero.jpg) ](https://www.standuppouches.net/blog/why-aseptic-packaging-is-reshaping-the-beverage-industry) [Why Aseptic Packaging Is Reshaping the Beverage Industry](https://www.standuppouches.net/blog/why-aseptic-packaging-is-reshaping-the-beverage-industry) [![](https://www.standuppouches.net/hubfs/2025-pillar-page-images/liquid-packaging-intro-section-1.jpg) ](https://www.standuppouches.net/blog/liquid-packaging-challenges-what-to-watch-and-how-to-win) [Liquid Packaging Challenges: What to Watch and How to Win](https://www.standuppouches.net/blog/liquid-packaging-challenges-what-to-watch-and-how-to-win) [![abc-packing](https://www.standuppouches.net/hs-fs/hubfs/2018_stand_images/abc-packing.png?width=250&name=abc-packing.png "abc-packing")](https://standuppouches.net) - [![f](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/70169/8dfdb97e-d79d-42e4-85fc-b9d1dee34d23.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/70169/8dfdb97e-d79d-42e4-85fc-b9d1dee34d23) - [![l](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/70169/9ffbc3bf-5434-4747-85e0-cc3db4812e5f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/70169/9ffbc3bf-5434-4747-85e0-cc3db4812e5f) - [![r](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/70169/44166d21-f127-41fe-aad0-054e2dc7d174.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/70169/44166d21-f127-41fe-aad0-054e2dc7d174) © 2026 ABC Packaging Direct. 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