“The Fear of Not Knowing”: These Are the Problems Rich People Will Never Understand

But wait, it’s not just the cost of goods that separates the haves from the have-nots. Did you know that the average person will use a disposable item, like a plastic cup or paper plate, just once before tossing it in the trash? Some might feel guilty about contributing to the world’s growing landfills.

I try to do my part by washing and reusing plastic utensils until they’re practically falling apart. Still, I know some folks who wouldn’t be caught dead using anything but the finest china. Suppose you can afford to hire someone for your dishes; you probably don’t care about throwing away a perfectly good disposable fork.