Analysis of the plastic-bag levy in South Africa

被引：119

作者：

Dikgang, Johane ^{[1
]}

Leiman, Anthony ^{[1
]}

Visser, Martine ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Cape Town, Fac Commerce, Sch Econ, Environm Policy Res Unit, ZA-7701 Rondebosch, South Africa

来源：

RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING | 2012年 / 66卷

关键词：

Consumption; Environment; Levy; Litter; Plastic-bag; LEGISLATION; LESSONS;

D O I：

10.1016/j.resconrec.2012.06.009

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

In an attempt to control the environmental problems posed by plastic shopping bags, the South Africa government combined elements of regulation with a levy per bag, similar to that applied by the Irish. Charging for bags commenced in May 2003 with a fixed nominal price of 46 rand cents for 24-l bags across all retailers, which was subsequently lowered. The levy charged had only short run success. Over time, the effectiveness of the levy has continued declining despite its comprehensive application at checkout points. (c) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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页码：59 / 65

页数：7

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