But innovations in the field of recycling would over time alleviate these issues. Stopping the recycling efforts altogether would also halt these innovations.

But innovations in the field of recycling would over time alleviate these issues. Stopping the recycling efforts altogether would also halt these innovations. And by charging a (relatively) large amount of money for getting rid of trash - like they do in Switzerland - is a great tool of both raising awareness with consumers, improving habits, and making recycling economically viable in the meantime.