More and more plastic is polluting the city, countryside and ocean. What are the problems caused by plastic waste? What measures should be taken to solve these problems?

The amount of

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thrown away in the countryside and ocean is increasing significantly.

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essay will explain the problem and key factors to remedy the situation; by adopting a carrot-and-stick approach to citizens.

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with the problem, numerous

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materials can be seen in the

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.

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, containers, broken toys and

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, have a serious effect on marine life. Research recently conducted by the Ministry of Environment in Japan discovered that the

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turtles in Japan are facing the danger of extinct because of

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bags

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. These turtles are likely to eat

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bags

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accidentally when they search for their prey in the

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. These

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materials make turtles not to breathe, which causes death in the worst case. If

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trend continues, marine creatures will have difficulty living in the

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around Japan. To remedy

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situation, we should provide incentives and deterrents to reduce

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bags

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. For the former, it is a practical measure to introduce a tax deduction. Customers can receive these benefits when they use eco-friendly

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at supermarkets

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of

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bags

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. For the latter,

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, the government should make a severe fine for illegal waste.

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now residents are not punished strictly when they throw away

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bags

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on the road,

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fine can change their attitude. If police officers see citizens who make illegal dumping, they must pay an expensive fine, 300,000 yen,

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, these measures play a vital role in reducing

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waste. In conclusion, since there are current issues caused by

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waste, we must struggle to solve

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problem by using incentive and punishment measures.