Should single-use plastic be banned completely?

Plastic bags, cups and wrappers clog drains, rivers and landfills. Bans exist, but enforcement is patchy.

The case for

• It cuts waste that lasts for centuries.

• Alternatives already exist for most everyday uses.

The case against

• Some uses, such as medical supplies and food safety, have no good alternative yet.

• Substitutes like paper have their own environmental cost, and small vendors bear the burden.

Where do you stand? Vote, then share your opinion - and say what would change your mind.