Definition von polluter pays principle im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
The principle which states that those who cause industrial pollution should offset its effects by compensating for the damage incurred, or by taking precautionary measures to avoid creating pollution
the polluter should bear the costs of pollution prevention and control measures This principle has been endorsed by OECD member countries but it has some clear difficulties for economies in transition and developing countries
Principle whereby whoever is responsible for pollution has to meet the cost of making good or preventing the damage to the environment