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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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used to store and sell their

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

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, many people cannot afford to be selective about which

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they buy, which is a

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reason why all

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need to be more responsible.

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, individuals

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have the authority to protect the environment from

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destruction and pollution by limiting their consumption of

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

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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

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.

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,

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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

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used to package goods. The government

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needs to play a significant role in

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issue by creating and enforcing laws that

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