Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There has been increasing debate globally regarding environmental protection. Some people assert that only

government

officials and major

companies

can

influence

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decisions

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since individual persons are powerless to make

such

decisions. I agree with

this

viewpoint to a moderate extent.

Government

bodies have the power to create and implement policies that can have

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widespread

influence

on a community’s outcomes.

For instance

, the

government

in Japan has imposed strict regulations to prevent overfishing to ensure

preservation

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the preservation

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of the marine

environment

.

As a result

, all Japanese fishermen are obligated to keep to these rules.

Similarly

, big

companies

are

also

at

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the optimal position to

influence

consumer choices as mass manufacturers of products. As an example, if they

chose

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to produce products that are environmentally friendly,

such

as using biodegradable materials

instead

of plastic packaging, they can help to reduce waste at a mass level. These examples illustrate the sphere of

influence

that

government

officials and large

companies

have to improve our

environment

.

On the other hand

, I feel that every individual is

also

is

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capable of making conscious

choice

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and taking steps to protect our

environment

.

For example

, if one chooses to use recyclable bags

instead

of disposable plastic bags, he or she can help to save over 100 plastic bags each year. People socialize often

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and can

influence

others

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actions through modelling positive and environmentally conscious behaviours. Even though these actions may seem insignificant in the short term, the collective efforts can have a huge

influence

in time to come. In conclusion, I agree that the

government

and big

companies

exert strong influences on our

environment

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wellness through executing policies,

as well as

through the manufacturing of environmentally friendly consumer products.

However

, I

also

believe that individuals have the capacity to exert personal