Parliament is currently considering private members bill which would provide for the introduction of levy on solid waste going to landfill. The levy will be paid by those taking the waste to landfill. It will possibly raise $90 million year and may be used to invest in projects to reduce, recycle or find new uses for waste.
Do you support or oppose the introduction of waste levy on solid waste to reduce the volume going to landfills and encourage recycling and re-use of waste?
Strongly oppose8%
Oppose11%
Neutral14%
Support38%
Strongly support 28%
Don’t know 1%
Source: ShapeNZ June 15 – July 31, 2007. 389 business managers, proprietors, self-employed. Weighted by age, gender, personal income, employment status and party vote 2005. Margin of error +/-2%.
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