The Plastic Bag ParadoxWhen a simple green policy creates a bigger mess.

From the show

When Rewards Backfire

Well-intentioned environmental policies can have unforeseen negative consequences. Bans on single-use grocery bags were designed to reduce waste, but they led to a sharp rise in sales of small, often thicker, trash bags. This shift, combined with increased paper bag use, reveals a critical flaw in how we approach complex problems. Simple solutions can sometimes make things worse, showing that the path to sustainability is rarely straightforward.