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July 17, 2007
Choosing Plastic Over Paper May Result in Tax
Several countries are considering imposing special environmental taxes on shoppers who choose plastic bags over paper bags:
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Ireland placed a €0.15 tax on plastic shopping bags in 2002. In just three months, their use dropped by over 90 percent.
Posted by: Gordie | Jul 17, 2007 3:23:11 PM
