When plastic bags in CA began to get regulated last decade, I remember the reasoning being that the bags were floating away in the wind and getting into the environment. Conserving plastic wasn't the major motivator, but perhaps I'm misremembering.
Before the first ban went into effect I would see plastic bags caught in all the fencing, especially near the railroad. Now I see none and its beautiful. Im willing to let others be inconvenienced to see these gone.
You're willing to make others pay more for food*
id be more than willing to help them find reusable bags. Youre willing to litter the landscape with trash?