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.

There is an ongoing debate, here some people believe that
manufacturers
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and supermarkets should reduce excessive packaging on their
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.
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some argue that consumers should avoid buying
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goods
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. I believe it is
manufacturers
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' duty to reduce the amount of packaging done on their
goods
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.
This
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side
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of an argument. The first side of the argument, holds the
manufacturers
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and supermarkets
resonsible
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responsible
for reducing extreme amounts of materials used to pack
goods
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, to ensure
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good condition. Some companies overcompensate by adding
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unnecessary
protection.
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, a skincare product is
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with plastic cushions to protect a glass bottle.
This
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packaging is unreasonable, the
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could have
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for
a plastic bottles
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a plastic bottle
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to minimise the usage of a plastic
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, which are
nonbiodegrable
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nonbiodegradable
and elevate waste
utlimately
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ultimately
, causing harm to our environment.
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, companies should be mindful
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environment
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and should package their product in a manner that uses less
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nonbiodegradable materials. The second side of the
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argument
states that
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customers should stop buying excessively packaged
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. The supporters of
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argument suggest that if consumers protest and choose not to buy products with extreme packaging they could reduce its sales. The reasoning behind the protest and reduced sales could encourage
manufacturers
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to reduce excessive packaging.
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, the customers can play a vital role in reducing
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unnecessary
packaging. In my opinion, not every customer would participate in these types of
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and the sales of the product may not decline to
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low. To bring change,
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manufacturers
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and supermarkets have to take
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neccesary
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necessary
steps to implement strategies to reduce excessive packaging on their products.
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, companies should minimize excessive packaging by investing
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materials or designs that are environmentally friendly.

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task achievement
Make sure both views are clearly explained and developed. Each side of the argument should be fully detailed.
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task achievement
You clearly state your opinion on the topic, which is great for Task Achievement.
task achievement
You provide at least one specific example to support your point about manufacturers and packaging.

Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • Sustainability
  • Eco-friendly
  • Carbon footprint
  • Excessive packaging
  • Biodegradable materials
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Consumer advocacy
  • Environmental stewardship
  • Waste reduction
  • Recycling initiatives
  • Green practices
  • Minimalist lifestyle
  • Resource conservation
  • Sustainable consumption
  • Packaging alternatives
  • Regulatory measures
  • Ethical choices
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Renewable resources
  • Compostable packaging
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