1. Carbon Tax
1.1. Pros
1.1.1. May convince produces to use less fossil fuels
1.2. Cons
1.2.1. Money collected from carbon tax can be used for conservation efforts California makes big money from its carbon pricing program. Who gets it?
1.2.2. Increases costs for large manufacturers
2. Invest in solar panels
2.1. Pros
2.1.1. Sustainable, renewable energy source
2.1.2. Lessens dependency on fossil fuels
2.1.3. Less air pollution
2.1.4. Residents can lower their utility bills by creating their own electricity
2.2. Cons
2.2.1. Initial cost of producing and installing solar panels
2.2.2. Indiana legislature is not supportive of solar panels for residential homes New Indiana solar law could cripple small businesses and customer savings
3. Lessen dependency on foods grown in other states and countries, which means less gasoline is used for the transportation of food
4. Ban plastic bags
4.1. Pros
4.1.1. Plastic bags no longer pollute waterways
4.1.2. Save animals from harmful materials
4.2. Cons
4.2.1. Customers may be unhappy with new changes. People are not used to bringing their own grocery bags with them to the store. Australians rage over plastic bag ban, with shop workers throttled and abused by customers
4.2.2. May increase costs for businesses Plastic ban creates corporate headache for Amazon, Pepsi
4.2.3. Manufactures of plastics lose business
5. Create more space for community gardens
5.1. Pros
5.1.1. Increases property values
5.1.2. Makes healthy foods more accessible Westminster's Best - Community Gardens
5.2. Cons
5.2.1. People need to have time to garden