What is another word for polluter pays principle?
Pronunciation: [pəlˈuːtə pˈe͡ɪz pɹˈɪnsɪpə͡l] (IPA) 
The "polluter pays principle" is an approach to environmental management in which the costs of pollution are borne by the polluter rather than society as a whole. Synonyms for this principle include the "user pays principle", "pay-as-you-pollute system" and "producer responsibility principle". These phrases emphasize the idea that those who benefit from or cause pollution should be the ones responsible for its costs, rather than passing it on to others. This approach is becoming increasingly important as societies recognize the importance of protecting the environment and reducing the negative impacts of human activities on natural ecosystems.
