In many countries, plastic shopping bags are the main source of rubbish, causing pollution on land and in water, so they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree

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Plastic wastes from
industries
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are harmful to both plants and
animals
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. Countries are of the opinion that rubber shopping bags should be prohibited as more negative effects are seen than
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positive ones. I strongly believe
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this
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notion, as it
bring
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about both unhealthy plant and animal.
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with refuse from plastics which are channelled in oceans or land by
industries
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cause poor growth of farm crops. As sewages from industry can reduce the quality of
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. Most factories channel their wastes to the ocean where farmers use the same ocean for irrigation, which
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as a prevention of photosynthesis to take place as well as poor intake of essential nutrients by crops.
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, in Nigerian news
2003
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, a commercial farmer used
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as a means of irrigation I.e. underground water, recorded low farm output due to methods of disposal of most companies. Regulation or recycling should be adopted.
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,
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of
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are affects
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especially
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aquatic
animals
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and human territory. Refuse dumped in the stream
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reduces the
reducesthe
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reduces
oxygen level in the water.
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, fumes produced by plastic
industries
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pollute the atmosphere or environment, which are toxic to man and damage
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some organs can occur.
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, a man who works
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plastic chair industry was diagnosed recently of having lung disease.
Industries
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should be located out of human buildings and we'll equipment provided for employees. In conclusion, it has resulted
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negative
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a negative
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impact
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society. I completely agree that polythene bags should be banned as it a threat to both plants and
animals
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • pollution
  • marine debris
  • ecosystem
  • biodegradable
  • sustainable
  • reusable
  • consumer behavior
  • legislation
  • enforcement
  • public awareness
  • environmental impact
  • economic implications
  • wildlife
  • alternatives
  • compliance
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