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Do you think consumers should avoid over packed products or it is the responsibility of product producers to avoid extra packaging of products?

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Over-packaging of products has become a trend in today's competitive world. Producers are trying to attract consumers with an attractive packaging of their products, not bothered about its negative impact not only on our environment but the users as well.
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Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Consumerism·Conservation·Waste

The world is consuming natural resources faster than they can be renewed. Therefore, it is important that products are made to last. Governments should discourage people from constantly buying up-to-date or fashionable products. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Consumerism·Waste

Buying fashionable clothes is wasteful because people don't need new clothes all the time. Clothing should be bought and used more wisely. Do you agree or disagree?

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Task 2 · Problem and solution

Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

It has been argued that we're living a throw-away society in which people throw away what they use in daily life instead of recycling or reusing them. Why has this happened and how can we address this problem?

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Task 2 · Discussion essays

Discussion Essay Task 2

Waste·Business·Consumerism

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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Positive or Negative Development Essay Task 2

Consumerism·Money·Waste

Nowadays, many people are buying fewer new things and more second-hand goods. What are the possible reasons for this trend? Is this a positive or a negative development?

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Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem?

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The world is consuming natural resources faster than they can be renewed. Therefore, it is important that products are made to last. Governments should discourage people from constantly buying up-to-date or fashionable products. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Buying fashionable clothes is wasteful because people don't need new clothes all the time. Clothing should be bought and used more wisely. Do you agree or disagree?

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It has been argued that we're living a throw-away society in which people throw away what they use in daily life instead of recycling or reusing them. Why has this happened and how can we address this problem?

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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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Nowadays, many people are buying fewer new things and more second-hand goods. What are the possible reasons for this trend? Is this a positive or a negative development?

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