We can learn from history: In 2016, Californians narrowly approved Proposition 67, which installed a nominal fee for each single-use plastic bag taken from stores. Since then, millions of Californians have eschewed the non-biodegradable pollutants that were once commonplace. If we can use economic incentives to encourage Californians to make environmentally-responsible choices, then we can reduce the volume of plastic that goes into landfills and our environment for generations to come.