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  • IreneSHEN
    University: Northeast Forestry University
    Nationality: China
    November 17, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    There is no doubt that the amount of waste which is mainly produced by humans has increased year by year. This essay will examine the reasons and discuss some possible solutions.

    Firstly, excessive packaging of goods is one of the main causes of the increase in rubbish. Nowadays, shopping online becomes so popular due to its character of convenience that the number of parcels has a dramatic upward trend, of which packages have become the main waste. In the meanwhile, most of the materials that companies choose for packages are non-reusable and individuals have not developed the habit of sorting garbage yet; therefore plenty of packages which cannot be recycled heap up and have a negative effect on the environment. Next, with the birth of throwaways, it seems that people prefer to choose those cheap goods with a new look but not reusable, instead of reusing and repairing old ones. As a result, both the old and the used ones will be abandoned, producing more garbage.

    Although it is tough to work out, there are still some feasible solutions for governments. It is necessary to formulate related laws and regulations. For instance, governments are supposed to give a list of manufacturing companies which shows a clear range of material constraints in packages. Next, governments should promote and encourage individuals to separate and recycle waste through some welfare: people can trade used plastic bottles and papers for food and daily necessities. Besides, there could be a tax on garbage disposal, which aims at decreasing the amount of throwaway consumption.

    In conclusion, there are many causes of rubbish increasing certainly such as packages and throwaways, however, governments can curb the growth of waste by setting laws and making an initiative.