We are never going to give up our luxuries, nor should that be the goal.
Sustainable manufacturing is possible.
Recycled plastics, recycled wood products, recycled electronics, etc. This is where we need government mandate to force these things along.
Even cement can be made a lot more environmentally friendly.
But there has to be an incentive to do so. The carbon tax isn't enough. It might reduce fossil fuel use, but won't incentivize Tesla or Bird Construction to use greener products in their manufacturing process.
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