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?

Today, the enormous litter problem has sparked considerable public debate due to its formidable environmental costs. In my opinion, what seems to be at the core of

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problem is related to the increase in mass production and people’s lack of appreciation for the environment and the optimum solution to

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issue requires the integration of effective policies from the government as well as some

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changes from the citizens. The increment in the amount of litter can be attributed to the industries being forced to produce more and the individuals being negligent to environmental problems

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With regard to the former, as mass production has become more popular and widespread,

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viable business has been refined and exploited to churn out low-quality and short-lived products in pursuit of earning higher

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margins. In fact,

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manipulation of the production of goods pressures consumers to replace items that have been broken beyond repair, or those that are slightly damaged and can be mended in exchange for newer,

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innovative counterparts, which yields considerable profits for manufacturers yet intensifies the detrimental throw-away mentality. Another root of our disposable culture lies in people’s defiance and contempt for the environment.

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means that, by shirking

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their responsibility of keeping the environment clean, some litter louts tend to mindlessly drop refuse whenever and wherever they consider convenient, which not only blights the communities but

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fuels

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pollution.

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, the repercussions of

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sad tendency can be remedied, provided that some reasonable steps are taken.

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, the best approach to address

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issues is to minimize its generation. In fact, the government should enact laws to regulate corporation

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and make their operation environmentally-friendly

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as investing in

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an effective waste disposal system

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disposal system and research into more sustainable materials, which can potentially put a halt to the increase in industrial

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.

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, a national

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change campaign should be launched by authorities with an aim to educate citizens to become inquisitive consumers. They should prioritize durable products over low-quality ones and embrace every opportunity to reduce, reuse and recycle

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items, contributing to cutting down the generation of

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as well as instilling a conservation ethic within the general public. In conclusion, it is clear that the problem of

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exists due to the rise of consumerism and people’s disregard for environmental protection. By setting out strict environmental legislation and promoting individuals’ environmentally responsible practices, the government could properly reverse the pattern.