Plastic bag tax
From Green PlasticsA number of countries, as well as individual stores and companies, have tried to motivate people to stop using plastic bags by taxing them. Generally, these attempts have seen mixed results and been met with mixed reviews. The issue becomes even more complicated when the legislation fails to distinguish between regular (petroleum-based) plastic and bioplastic.
Countries, states, and cities that have tried (or considered) taxing plastic bags
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