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This study explores public perception and awareness of green taxes as a motivator for developing a sustainable circular economy in Bangalore. Green taxes are considered to act as a discourager for pollution and motivator for environmental-friendly behavior, thus playing a very important role in transforming consumer and production patterns. The study was based on the responses of 101 participants by using a structured questionnaire. It collected demographics, knowledge of green taxes, attitudes, and perceptions in regard to their efficiency towards sustainability. It showed levels of awareness and support ranging from respondent to respondent concerning green taxes. They were more skeptical of their long-run economic impact but recognized they reduced pollution. It used chi-square tests and ANOVA to test how the effect of green tax awareness may be associated with consumers' behavior, decision to buy, and perception of the long-term environment. There is a gap in public knowledge and effectiveness in reaching existing channels, which suggest ways to which policymakers may benefit in driving the sustainability consumption through circular economies, with regard to using green taxes as drivers of consumption in the pursuit of environmental concerns.