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Make the producers take back garbage that's not recyclable/biodegradable as condition for selling.

Market externality now internalised.

Imagine garbage bins gone from streets, only green/recycable bins. Yes, consumers have to return garbage. Otherwise, those with long term goods have to subsidise those that throw out garbage (rates/taxes for gatbage trucks/landfill).



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