These days people in some country are living in a "throw-away" society which mean people use things in a short time then throw them away. What are its causes and what are its problems? What could be done to address this issue?

Individuals in a few places do not value materials, as they discard them after the

first

use

. There are several causes to

this

attitude due to the one time

use

phenomenon. The environment

then

faces these problems, but the issue can be addressed by finding alternatives. Unlike days of old, man does not value goods for a lifetime. The older generations would safeguard certain valuables, but

that is

not the case with the current generation. People are more inclined to

use

an item

such

as a spoon, container, or bottle, which can be thrown away without any thought.

For instance

, house-warming parties have cups, plates, and spoons that are purely for one time

use

.

This

also

eases the trouble to wash the dishes once the fun is over. The ease of buying goods that can be used, and thrown away is increasingly popular among all strata of society. Since mankind prefers single

use

items, plastic came to the rescue. The problem with material for storage is, that they need to be kept carefully unlike the ones that can be used roughly for everyday basis.

However

, these short-term solutions have long-term problems, and the most affected is the environment. Waste disposal of non-reusable items

also

takes years to decompose thereby causing harm to the soil. Animals, and birds that feed on waste dumped in the oceans, or garbage disposals are either choked to death, or suffer from various problems.

Nevertheless

, these issues have now come to the attention of the government, and the public at large. Several methods of using biodegradable products are being encouraged.

Furthermore

the state closely monitors the waste disposal treatment. To conclude,

although

there are several benefits to man one must consider the damage to the environment at large.