Environmental Engineering Reference
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Figure 5.3
A billboard in a multi-brand shop at Chennai with the slogan 'BYOB' -
bring your own bag
5.4.2.4.7 Ireland
In Ireland a plastic bag levy was introduced in March 2002 on the basis of the 1997
Statement of Intent on the use of environmental taxation, which recognised the
beneits of using economic instruments in achieving environmental objectives [55].
A levy of €0.15 is imposed on all plastic bags including biodegradable bags bought
at point of sale, with the exception for plastic bags used to contain fresh produce
and re-usable bags with a value exceeding €0.70 [32].
5.4.2.4.8 Italy
In 1989 Italy introduced a tax on plastic bags aimed at ensuring that the price of
