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.

While

some people think that it is the responsibility of producers and suppliers to reduce product packaging, others feel that the responsibility lies with the customer.

This

essay will analyse both sides of the argument. On one hand, I believe that

companies

do have a significant responsibility to limit the amount of packaging that they package their production goods in. One reason for

this

is that many consumers have very little awareness about the negative impacts that excessive amounts of product packaging are having on the environment;

therefore

, manufacturers and supermarkets need to minimise the amount of plastic packaging

that is

used to store and sell their

products

, or preferably use only biodegradable, recyclable, or environmentally friendly materials.

In addition

, many people cannot afford to be selective about which

products

they buy, which is a

further

reason why all

companies

need to be more responsible.

On the other hand

, individuals

also

have the authority to protect the environment from

further

destruction and pollution by limiting their consumption of

products

that are packaged in non-biodegradable materials. By boycotting certain

products

from manufacturers that are not environmentally responsible, consumers can put pressure on these groups to change their attitude towards the materials that they use to package their

products

.

As a result

,

companies

will be forced to act more environmentally responsible by changing and reducing product packaging. Consumers have the power to bring about change

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but must act together in order for it to happen. In conclusion, groups and individuals both need to take duty for the amount of packaging

that is

used to package goods. The government

also

needs to play a significant role in

this

issue by creating and enforcing laws that

companies

must adhere to with regard to plastic packaging, and by educating individuals about the environmental destruction and pollution caused by packaging waste.