Identifying non-salvageable items adds cost
As advertising skyrockets, so do the number of teens seeing it
Although a number of options exist, they are either not supported by robust data or are fraught with side effects
Additionally, they often end up in rivers and oceans, where they can harm marine life
For decades, the tobacco industry has intentionally targeted youth, Black Americans and other groups with marketing for menthol cigarettes, and the impact has been devastating, especially on the health of Black Americans
Critics also question whether raising product-specific taxes during a period of broader price pressures aligns with an affordability-focused message