At a town hall in Sacramento, someone called for banning all plastic packaging, and I couldn't disagree more.

They said it was the only way to fix waste, but that ignores how it keeps food fresh and reduces spoilage. I tried to mention a study from the University of Michigan showing alternatives can have a bigger carbon footprint, but the moderator cut me off. Has anyone else felt pressured to agree with a popular green idea even when the facts are more complicated?