You also have to consider the cost of disposal, which isn't currently done when creating plastics. Is it eventually going to have to be paid for by the taxpayer

You also have to consider the cost of disposal, which isn't currently done when creating plastics. Is it eventually going to have to be paid for by the taxpayers of some countries? By making cheap, quick plastic we are creating a very expensive problem. Might it be better to deal with this problem on the front end?