Implement a tax on wasteful and irresponsible packaging of consumer goods, and use the resulting funds to support environmental action and education!
Why is this important?
I am consistently shocked to see how inefficient and wasteful our packaging of goods is. The value ratio of product to packaging is often obscene, and the quantifiable nature of the effects of excessive packaging, and its resulting ill effects on business efficiency, environment, and national welfare gives consumers and producers a tangible incentive to invest in responsible products. Due to the ubiquitous nature of the issue, any initiatives will quickly extend benefits to all environmental, social, business, and governmental spheres.
