U.K. Lawmakers Want To Battle Waste With A 'Latte Levy' On Disposable Cups
The British Parliament is considering a 34-cent tax on to-go cups to encourage diners to bring their own reusable containers. The goal is to replicate the success of Britain's tax on plastic bags.
Lawmakers in the United Kingdom are debating a new tax on disposable cups in an effort to cut down on waste.
While the so-called "latte levy" is controversial, the goal is to replicate the success of Britain's ; their use has declined by 80 percent since the tax was introduced in 2015. Proponents of the tax say it would encourage people
