Some people believe that manufacturers and supermarkets should minimize the packaging material used. However, others think that consumers should avoid heavily packaged goods. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Ielts | ielts writing task-2

 Some people believe that manufacturers and supermarkets should minimize the packaging material used. However, others think that consumers should avoid heavily packaged goods. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Indubitably, a huge amount of packaging can be considered as one of the culprits towards environment degradation. However, there are predominantly two contrasting views where one section of society vehemently deems that factories and stores should bear the obligation for lesser layers of packaging while others emphasize that consumers should take precautionary actions against such companies.

Apparently, various factors make a segment of people advocate that producers should minimize the packaging and have many reasons to substantiate it. To begin with, this approach does not only have profound impact on the consumers at a broad spectrum, but also confine them to follow the guidelines initiated by companies. For instance, Milano company used to unnecessarily pack its single biscuit in plastic cover and then in the box but now they have started packing it directly into the box. Secondly, unlike consumers who cannot afford to be selective in terms of products, manufacturers can use biodegradable and environmentally friendly materials to pack their products. Therefore, the companies must take cautionary actions in selecting packaging materials.

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Nevertheless, some believe that it is the responsibility of consumers for myriad reasons. Chiefly, if the society starts boycotting the companies for creating environmental problems, it can create a pressure on them to change their attitude and eliminate the use of non-biodegradable materials. To vindicate, many companies in America has started using biodegradable material after the citizens boycotted the utilization of plastics. Besides should buyers bring their own carry bags while shopping? Certainly yes, with this practice the staff does not have to wrap their products to facilitate delivery. Hence, consumers have the power and should work together to make it happen.

In my opinion, although both companies and individuals have their own roles in environment conservation, prudence will prevail if concerted efforts are taken up from both sides.