“Plastic taxes should be viewed as a policy lever to be pulled by governments to further stimulate circularity in plastics and packaging in Europe and across the world,” says Sims. Enduring opportunity Indeed, these new targets don’t merely equate to a rise in costs and operational headaches...
The first consideration is whether the tax function should be simplyinvolved in, responsible for, and/or accountable for plastic taxes. Then comes the obvious question of resources; for example, people, budgets, and technology. The second point is data. In some sectors, assuming that...
500 hotels and resorts around the world. InterContinental Hotels Group also announced this year that its more than 5,400 hotels will no longer use plastic straws by the end of 2019 to implement their environmental philosophy and that more than 1,000 hotels in Europe, the...
Notably, the implementation of taxes on single-use plastic bags has gained traction in various countries and has been regarded as a prominent policy measure in Europe, often referred to as the “most popular tax” (Convery et al., 2007). However, a singular tax or ban targeting single-use...
Now that the tax is in effect, it is likely that the lists of taxable chemicals and substances will be updated frequently. Importers of these substances should check the IRC regularly to ensure they are not liable for additional taxes. Exporters of taxable substances should remain up to date...
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The aim of this review is to show recent trends in government action to combat plastic pollution. These actions include a variety of governance instruments, from bans and prohibitions to levies, taxes, and voluntary agreements between public and private partners, and up to plans and strategies. ...