Government Plastic Bans: For Success Play up the Economic Benefits

Example: South Pacific nation of Vanuatu restricted plastic straws, plastic bags, and reusable diapers. 

Supporting Arguments for the Ban: Leaders in Vanuatu point to decrease in tourism as a result of plastic pollution and link ban to increase in economic benefits and social well-being.

Results of ban: 

• Increase in tourism
• Other Pacific nations following suit
• Revival of cultural traditions such as cultural art of weaving traditional bags
• Increased innovation to find biodegradable solutions 

The Christian Science Monitor | Natural motivators for plastic bans