Should people who don't recycle be fined?

Pollution is one of the biggest global killers as it affects not only us but also the whole biosphere. There are many ways to reduce this environmental intoxication and the most common is recycling. Despite having the containers to separate our wastes in each corner and being aware of the world’s situation, it is a fact that there are lots of people who don’t recycle. I agree that those should be financially punished for this reason.

It is clear that we are in a very critical situation (temperatures and sea levels are rising, more animal and plant species are in danger of extinction, etc.) I believe that if the government fined those who refuse to take care of our planet by recycling, that money could be used for environmental care causes. It is widely known that people don’t like to pay fines therefore this method may be more effective than the medias warnings. Moreover, in some countries where this punishment is in force more rubbish is being recycled.

In brief, I believe that people who don’t recycle their wastes should made to pay for it. In my opinion, this would make them be less lazy and think more carefully about garbage and about our planet.