I actually really enjoyed this post! Watched all of the videos.
The only thing I could add, is that the straw/bag problem could be solved by using hemp. Overall it can even replace most of fossil fuels, here's a great video on that:
Although the industry has been largely due to oil companies lobbying the governments.
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