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Topic: People are living in a “throw-away society”, using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?

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The topic of “throwaway
society
” has been discussed in recent years. In
this
society
, people tend to throw away their old items regardless of whether or not they still work and purchase the latest version of things.
This
 essay will look at some primary reasons for
this
 phenomenon and the adverse impacts that it could have on individuals and the environment. There are several causes of the throwaway
society
 and I think advertising could be the
first
 culprit. Advertisements encourage people to purchase goods and services that they do not really need by delivering a message that possessing the latest version of an item could improve a person’s self-image, confidence and even social status.
For example
, many of today’s teenagers spend nearly $1,500 buying iPhone X to show that they are wealthy and fashionable even though their old phones are still in good condition and perfectly functional. Another cause is mass production of non-durable goods which are often used once and thrown away. These products are much cheaper and more convenient than durable ones,
hence
, attract a large number of customers. Individuals living in the throwaway
society
 could suffer a great deal. They could easily get into serious debt if they get into the habit of buying the latest, novelty items. Many teens are being burdened with thousands of dollars in credit card debt for their unnecessary purchases, which could lead to depression and anxiety. Environmental degradation is another problem facing the throwaway
society
. Due to excessive production of disposable goods, huge amounts of hazardous waste are being discharged into the environment, which directly contaminates soil and water. In conclusion, there are various factors leading to the advent of our throwaway
society
 and increasing consumer debt and environmental damage are the two major problems which result from
this
society
.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • throw-away society
  • advancements
  • technology
  • production processes
  • convenience
  • instant gratification
  • advertising
  • consumerism
  • environmental impact
  • repair
  • maintenance
  • skills
  • cost considerations
  • social factors
  • cultural factors
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