The government has prepared a
decree featuring a range measures aimed at "combatting climate
change and promoting the green economy".
According to a draft of the decree, which ANSA has seen, an
incentive would reduce the price of food items and soaps sold
'loose' without packaging, or shampoos, drinks and other liquids
sold on tap with reusable containers, by 20% in 2020, 2021 and
2022.
The package would also see current subsidies and tax breaks
on activities that are harmful to the environment gradually
phased out by 2040.
The money raised from higher tax revenues would go into a
special fund to finance innovation, technology and sustainable
forms of production and consumption.
Another measure in the draft is a 2,000-euro tax credit bonus
for residents in cities with high pollution levels that scrap
cars with emissions standards of Euro 4 or lower.
It would be possible to use the tax credit over the following
five years for public-transport season tickets and electric or
zero-emission shared-mobility services.
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