[LINK] packaging and rubish

[Deus Ex Machina]

Martin Barry [marty at supine.com] wrote:

> > packaging pricing reflects the fact that the current usage of resources is currently
> > quite sustainable. that may change, markets are dynamic and respond quickly.
> 
> as noted by others, the environmental cost is missing from the equation in
> most cases. only government regulation can force companies to include this
> when making business decisions.

not true. all costs belong to the consumer. business do not absorb any costs.

a business can not survive unless it externalises all costs.

> as also noted by others, EU governments have been doing this for some time
> and it seems to encourage more sustainable processes in regards to reuse and
> recycling of materials.

all the EU is doing is being seen to be doing something about a problem
that doesnt exist.

Vic