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Recycling is now an essential measure: it is time for everyone in society to become more responsible towards the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

#measure #time #society #environment
‏It is hard to deny the importance of recycling in the modern world. One has only to visit the nearest landfill site to understand the scale of the problem. Yet at the same time, recycling is not always the cheapest option. Nor is it the only issue with respect to the environment.  On the one hand, there is a lot that can be done in terms of household recycling. Kerbside collections of newspapers, bottles and cans trim the amount of rubbish that has to be consigned to landfills. Some councils even collect plastic bottles and recycle them,
although
 it is commonly believed that the recycling of plastic is too costly a process.  Many people are lazy when it comes to recycling and opt to throw everything away
instead
 of separating out materials to be recycled. To counteract
this
, fines or taxes may have to be introduced. A new tax has
also
 been suggested on non-returnable bottles.  At the same time, there are other pollutants on our planet that have nothing to do with waste disposal. Air travel is now widely seen as the biggest threat to the environment and, unless higher taxes are put on aviation fuel, the situation will get worse.
However
,
this
 kind of decision should be taken in an international forum, and it is vital that the world's largest nations (and heaviest users of fossil fuels) join
this
 discussion.  It is to be hoped that our politicians will come together and agree on a viable strategy for the world, which will allow future generations to enjoy the beauty and diversity of our blue planet
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Introduction and Conclusion
Make sure to have a clear introduction and conclusion that state your position. The introduction needs to more directly address the prompt and your stance, while the conclusion should summarise and clearly express your view on the extent of agreement.
Development and Support
Develop main points with specific examples. Each paragraph should contain a clear main idea followed by evidence and examples that support your stance on recycling and the responsibility towards the environment.
Coherence and Logical Structure
Ensure that the essay maintains a logical flow. Connect your ideas more clearly with appropriate linking words and topic sentences that guide the reader through your argument.
Task Response
Cover all parts of the task. While you mention recycling and other environmental issues, make sure to link them back to the prompt and discuss them in terms of personal and societal responsibility.

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