The green party in NZ suggested taxing waste instead of production. I am still confused why that is a bad idea. Still provides gov. funds and still gives people something to evade..but it does less damage.
It is a bad idea because people can find all sorts of creative ways to get rid of their trash and garbage -- bury it, burn it, chuck it into the jungle across the street.....
But, illegal dumping is already. . .illegal. Maybe some sort of recycling deposit, like we have for glass bottles and aluminum cans.
How 'bout 2 cents apiece for old cigarette filters!?
