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 own opinion.
People are divided as to who should bear the responsibility of reducing excessive packaging of products. While some feel that customers should avoid buying excessively packaged goods, others, including myself, believe that who should be responsible for reducing the quantity of packing is manufacturers and supermarkets.
Admittedly, supporters of the former view have valid arguments to justify avoiding overpackaged products in shops. One such argument is that customers can influence market trends through their purchasing behaviors: should customers consistently avoid heavily packaged goods, businesses are pressured to change. For example, by preferring brands with minimal or sustainable packaging, like reusable glass jars, customers can drive manufacturers and supermarkets to adopt eco-friendly packaging to retain customer loyalty. Another way customers can help reduce packaging is by supporting sustainability efforts of supermarkets and manufacturers. In other words, their choices – including, but not limited to bringing reusable bags and containers instead of heavily being heavily reliant on packaged goods – can encourage suppliers and businesses to prioritize environmentally-conscious practices. This, in turn, will reduce the demand for excessive packaging.
However, I take issue with the idea that customers should bear the sole responsibility for reducing overpacking; I think that suppliers and shop owners should reduce the amount of packaging used. Firstly, since manufacturers control the production process, they can decide the type and amount of packaging materials used, which is something out of customers’ control. Therefore, they can switch from plastic to biodegradable packaging, such as paper bags. Not only does it reduce environmental pollution, but it can also set industry standards for sustainability. Moreover, supermarkets can influence packaging demand as they have the discretion on what products to stock. For example, they can refuse to sell over-packaged goods, or alternatively, they can introduce bulk-buy sections. This, in turn, will encourage suppliers to adopt eco-friendly packaging and have a significant impact on their practices
In conclusion, although customers can contribute to addressing excessive packaging problems, I support those who argue that actions taken by manufacturers and shops are of greater impact, for they manage packaging practices and can shift to more sustainable alternatives.
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Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People are divided as to who should bear the responsibility of reducing excessive packaging of products. While some feel that customers should avoid buying excessively packaged goods, others, including myself, believe that who should be responsible for reducing the quantity of packing is manufacturers and supermarkets.
Admittedly, supporters of the former view have valid arguments to justify avoiding overpackaged products in shops. One such argument is that customers can influence market trends through their purchasing behaviors: should customers consistently avoid heavily packaged goods, businesses are pressured to change. For example, by preferring brands with minimal or sustainable packaging, like reusable glass jars, customers can drive manufacturers and supermarkets to adopt eco-friendly packaging to retain customer loyalty. Another way customers can help reduce packaging is by supporting sustainability efforts of supermarkets and manufacturers. In other words, their choices – including, but not limited to bringing reusable bags and containers instead of heavily being heavily reliant on packaged goods – can encourage suppliers and businesses to prioritize environmentally-conscious practices. This, in turn, will reduce the demand for excessive packaging.
However, I take issue with the idea that customers should bear the sole responsibility for reducing overpacking; I think that suppliers and shop owners should reduce the amount of packaging used. Firstly, since manufacturers control the production process, they can decide the type and amount of packaging materials used, which is something out of customers’ control. Therefore, they can switch from plastic to biodegradable packaging, such as paper bags. Not only does it reduce environmental pollution, but it can also set industry standards for sustainability. Moreover, supermarkets can influence packaging demand as they have the discretion on what products to stock. For example, they can refuse to sell over-packaged goods, or alternatively, they can introduce bulk-buy sections. This, in turn, will encourage suppliers to adopt eco-friendly packaging and have a significant impact on their practices
In conclusion, although customers can contribute to addressing excessive packaging problems, I support those who argue that actions taken by manufacturers and shops are of greater impact, for they manage packaging practices and can shift to more sustainable alternatives.
(349 words)
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