It is not the plastic bag manufacturer or the bottled water seller that is the evil one in these times. They are producing a product that consumers want and their products left over packaging can be recycled quite easily - landfilling these containers is wrong but who is throwing them out - consumers of course - So instead of putting restrictions on manufacturers - perhaps the consumer needs to start being charged more for their garbage - That way if they choose to reduce it saves resources - ifthey choose to recycle it offers opportunities for new products and if they choose to toss it in the trash they will pay.