Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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While some people think that it is the burden of producers and suppliers to reduce product packaging, others feel that the authority lies with
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essay will analyse both sides of the argument. On one hand, I believe that
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significant importance to limit the amount of packaging that they package their
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in. One reason for
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is that many consumers have very little awareness about the negative impacts that the excessive amounts of product packaging are having on the environment;
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, manufacturers and supermarkets need to minimise the amount of plastic packaging
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used to store and sell their
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or preferably use only biodegradable, recyclable, or environmentally friendly materials.
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, many people cannot afford to be selective about which
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they buy, which is a
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reason why all
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need to be more responsible.
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, individuals
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have a responsibility to protect the environment from
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destruction and pollution by limiting their consumption of
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that are packaged in non-biodegradable materials. By boycotting certain
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are not being environmentally responsible,
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can put pressure on these
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to change their attitude towards the materials that they use to package their
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,
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will be forced to act more environmentally responsible by changing and reducing product packaging.
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have the power to bring about change
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but must act together in order for it to happen. In conclusion,
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and individuals both need to take liability for the amount of packaging
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used to package goods.The government
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needs to play a significant role in
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issue by creating and enforcing laws that
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must adhere to with regards to plastic packaging, and by educating individuals about the environmental destruction and pollution caused by packaging waste.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Sustainability
  • Eco-friendly
  • Carbon footprint
  • Excessive packaging
  • Biodegradable materials
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Consumer advocacy
  • Environmental stewardship
  • Waste reduction
  • Recycling initiatives
  • Green practices
  • Minimalist lifestyle
  • Resource conservation
  • Sustainable consumption
  • Packaging alternatives
  • Regulatory measures
  • Ethical choices
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Renewable resources
  • Compostable packaging
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