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Summary

The Green Code: labeling products relative to the emissions they make.


Category of the action

Reducing consumption


What actions do you propose?

  All consumer goods will have a color-code label from Green (Low) to Red (High): green, blue, yellow, orange, red; according to the impact on emissions they have. The products will pay a special Green fee (tax to the consumers) wich is higher on Red products and lower or none whatsoever on Green products. This will have an effect on consumer behavior, as well on producers.


Who will take these actions?

These actions should be taken by governements all over the world.


Where will these actions be taken?


How much will emissions be reduced or sequestered vs. business as usual levels?


What are other key benefits?


What are the proposal’s costs?


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