tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post6178013407754723820..comments2024-03-28T15:14:16.180+02:00Comments on Life in Israel: does the Knesset pay tax on disposables?Rafi G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00699851287106903971noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-43859491829732807622021-12-22T09:06:10.577+02:002021-12-22T09:06:10.577+02:00Why has the Haredi community taken the battle over...Why has the Haredi community taken the battle over taxes on disposable goods as the hill to die on.<br /><br />Reducing the use of disposable goods is good for the environment and good educationally, teaching kids the value of objects and the importance of washing dishes etc. These are values that the Haredi world should have in common with the wider community.<br /><br />It is true that disposable dishes are very convenient, and are used in Israel in far greater numbers than in most European countries. In New Zealand where I grew up it is very difficult to find disposable dishes anywhere, they are very expensive and are just not part of the culture. The same is true in most parts of Europe. I think that the only other country which has a culture of regularly using disposable dishes as they are more convenient than washing up after yourself is the US.<br /><br />I don't think that the Haredi obsession with personal convenience over public good is something that should be championed by the Haredi leadership (but the never asked me)Michael Sedleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684514303911193073noreply@blogger.com