Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?

In the

last

few decades, the amount of rubbish

that is

produced has risen significantly.

Although

multiple causes contribute

for

Suggestion

to

this

, it is possible to identify the main factors that are driving the process. Naturally, the high levels of consumption are related to the quantity of thrash.

Besides

that, the lack of recycling is appointed by specialists as the key point for not having a sustainable destination for the rubbish produced.

First

of all, it is necessary to emphasize that we live in the era of consumption. Some critics will point out that we are consuming much more than we need. At the same time that people are buying more and more, a substantial part of what is being produced is wasted.

For example

, statistics show that almost half of the fruits and vegetables are not eaten and go to the garbage can. Not only we purchase more than what is necessary, but

also

we do not recycle as we should. As a rule of thumb, people are not concerned about where the rubbish they produce will end up.

Consequently

, a great amount of plastic and paper that could come back to the market as raw materials just go the same way as all other

thrash

worthless material that is to be disposed of

trash

. Plastic might be the best example of

overconsumption

and lack of recycling. All in all, the role of the government is paramount in order to solve

this

issue. I personally believe that we need more public investments in environmental education.

However

,

this

is not enough. The penalties for those who do not obey the rules should be higher.