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Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for the governments to make it a legal requirement. To what exrent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?

It is a common belief that making household recycling a legal requirement will encourage more people to recycle.
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, a stronger argument suggests that enforcing recycling by law may lead to unintended social consequences if not supported by proper infrastructure and public alignment. Without these, citizens may find ways to bypass the law rather than comply with it. On the one hand, legal enforcement can indeed increase household recycling.
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, in South Korea, the government began
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 households that disposed of recyclable items in general waste bins in the 1990s.
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 there was initial confusion about what could be recycled and how to sort it, the law eventually became embedded in daily life.
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, the recycling rate tripled from 10% in 1990 to 30% by 2025.
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 success would not have been possible without a well-established ecosystem.
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, effective communication about the broader value of recycling is essential. Without a clear purpose and persuasive messaging, people tend to stick to familiar habits. In Korea, the government
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 faced backlash, with citizens feeling their personal freedoms were being restricted. To address
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, authorities
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 the long-term economic benefits of recycling,
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 as generating revenue from exporting recyclable materials and improving the national fiscal balance.
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, infrastructure plays a critical role. Without accessible recycling bins and regular collection services, people are less likely to participate. When recyclables accumulate at home, many are tempted to dispose of them in
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 waste. In conclusion,
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 making recycling compulsory can be beneficial, it is unlikely to succeed without strong public communication and adequate infrastructure. Legal measures must be part of a broader, well-supported strategy to be truly effective.

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coherence and cohesion
Make sure each paragraph starts with a clear topic sentence that directly relates to the main idea of the paragraph.
task achievement
Provide more specific examples or details in some points to strengthen your arguments.
coherence and cohesion
Include a few more transitional phrases to guide the reader through your ideas.
strength
Your introduction clearly states the topic and your opinion, setting a good foundation for the essay.
strength
You presented a balanced view by acknowledging both sides of the argument.

Your opinion

Don’t put your opinion unless you are asked to give it.

If the question asks what you think, you MUST give your opinion to get a good score.

Don’t leave your opinion until the conclusion.

Here are examples of instructions that require you to give your opinion:

...do you agree or disagree?...do you think...?...your opinion...?

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