Pollution Crisis in Mexico Shows Limits of Plastic Bag Bans in Global Capitalism – truthout
“For Vázquez, the solution involves both legal obligations and tax incentives. But she stresses, ‘When things are banned, that doesn’t mean the need for the product has gone … so bans have to be accompanied with reflections on how to meet the need.’
“‘Producers (of plastics) have to be held responsible, and as the Global North has greater liability, it has to contribute to the solutions proportionately,’ said Leopold.”