In a remarkable example of how smart government policies can save the enivronment, the government in Ireland has begun collecting taxes on plastic bags in order to curb their use. The policy since its introduction five months ago has had dramatic impact with about 90% reduction in the use of plastic bags. And the good things about this is that all the extra tax money will be used on projects that will benefit the environment.
Read more about it at Taxing Plastic Bags
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