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.

Some individuals believe that those who manufacture

goods

and supermarkets should be responsible for reducing the amount of packaging of products

while

others argue that consumers should refrain from purchasing

goods

having a

lot

of packaging. In my opinion, it is the responsibility of the service providers to minimise packaging as much as possible. Quite a number of people feel that manufacturers and those big shops which sell

goods

must reduce the amount of packaging in the products they sell.

This

is because,

besides

contributing to a

lot

of pollution to the environment, a

lot

of packaging is an additional expense to the customer.

For example

, there have been published reports that empty food packages are contributing to more than 50% of unbiodegradable waste,

while

packaged foods are two times more expensive than unpackaged food.

On the other hand

, others say that buyers are supposed to avoid buying

goods

with a

lot

of packaging which is a very big challenge for most of them

due to

the fact that they have limited options. If the customers are stopped from purchasing what they need it will be a disadvantage for them. Regardless of their knowledge about the environment, they end up buying these

goods

whose expense has been increased

due to

packaging. So, customers are caught in between even if they want to conserve the environment. My point of view is that it is manufacturing companies should find ways of reducing packaging on

goods

such

that they still maintain their quality.

Although

it might be costly for them

initially

, they will be profitable in the long run. To illustrate, some companies in the UK invested in different ways to reduce pollution by reducing packaging and it proved to be successful. In conclusion,

while

some believe that it is the people who do not buy products with a

lot

of packaging, I think it is the manufacturers who should change their methods.