The Polluter Pays Principle

The Polluter Pays Principle is an environmental policy idea that holds individuals and businesses responsible for the costs of pollution they create. In simple terms, if a company pollutes the air or water, it should pay for the cleanup and any damage caused. This principle encourages companies to reduce waste and emissions, promotes accountability, and helps protect the environment by ensuring that the economic burden of pollution falls on those who cause it, rather than on society at large. Ultimately, it aims to create a healthier planet by internalizing environmental costs into business practices.