Some people believe that you should be fined if you do not recycle.  To what extent you agree or disagree with this statement?

In some

countries

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countries,

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people

are fined if they do not recycle. I agree strongly with

this

idea and think all countries should adopt

this

policy. Even though it would be difficult to manage, it would encourage

people

to take recycling more seriously. Choosing not to recycle simply because you do not have the time is just not a good enough excuse when you consider the impact waste has on the environment. Recycling means used materials are converted into new products, reducing the need to consume precious natural resources. It is not only recycling which helps protect the environment - there are

also

many other things that can be done,

for example

, saving energy or water when you are at home.

This

can be done by switching off lights or turning off the taps when not in use.

People

need to educate themselves about environmental issues and

then

take action. Before a fine can be issued,

however

, the government has to provide clear guidelines about what can be recycled and where it can be recycled. Governments could do more to help environmental issues in general.

For example

, the government could fine companies that do nothing to help with environmental issues and reward those that do. In conclusion,

due to

over-buying

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and not recycling enough, we are destroying our planet and experiencing problems

such

as global warming and natural disasters.

Consequently

, fining

people

for not recycling is the least we can do. The fine should be at least as much as a parking or speeding fine.