Online shopping is significantly increasing. What effect does this have on the environment and the types of job required?
In
this
contemporary world, the way of life has become too sophisticated and easier with the advancements in technology. Shopping, among many aspects, has significantly changed with its increasing online availability. Linking Words
This
essay will dive into the impacts that online facility has, on the environment and jobs.
There is a considerable amount of impact on the environment since the advent of online shopping. Linking Words
Firstly
, people thronging shopping malls and markets have drastically been reduced. Linking Words
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this
has an aftermath effect on traffic, reducing traffic congestion, especially during the weekends. Linking Words
Secondly
, the production of more and more rubbish has Linking Words
also
been mitigated. Linking Words
For instance
, in highly populated countries like China, the hiring of sanitary contractor workers has been reduced by 10% per year. Linking Words
Finally
, socializing with friends and families has seen a detrimental effect due to online shopping, as people don't go out shopping.
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Furthermore
, there is an adverse effect on jobs as well. Owing to online facilities, many street vendors have disappeared. They are replaced by skilled workers who work on developing online shopping aggregators. Linking Words
In addition
, it Linking Words
also
offers jobs to unskilled workers and part-timers. Linking Words
For instance
, the company, Amazon, which started with just a thousand delivery boys in 2014, has now tallied up to 1 million in 2020. Online shopping is Linking Words
also
a cardinal reason for the emergence of IT companies Linking Words
such
as Flipkart and Snapdeal which presents a plethora of job opportunities.
In conclusion, the impact that online shopping has brought has both upsides and downsides. Linking Words
However
, it has not only made life easier but Linking Words
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created abundant job opportunities.Linking Words
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