For
It reduces environmental waste and pollution.
Against
It increases costs for companies and consumers.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Charging even a few cents for wasteful packaging makes people less willing to take it.”
“Packaging rules must reduce total global waste rather than relocate pollution to places with weaker standards.”
“Environmental requirements often end with consumers paying higher prices rather than companies absorbing the cost.”
“New materials can be more expensive to produce, inspect and replace than established alternatives.”