If the Left really worried about the environment, they would ban disposable diapers (which are far more hazardous than plastic straws), pay people to incinerate garbage, compost spoiled food and coffee grounds/tea leaves and recycle plastics, aluminum, paper and cardboard in different containers. Instead many recyclables end up in regular trash. They would find a way to recycle appliances or demand longevity in appliances to cut waste. Also find a way to recycle mattresses, and furniture.