Essay

Your class has attended a panel discussion on reducing household waste. You have made the notes below. Which approach would be most effective in reducing the amount of waste we produce? Notes • recycling schemes • responsibility for packaging • repair and reuse Some opinions expressed in the discussion: "We already recycle more than ever, so why is there still so much rubbish?" "Companies should pay for the packaging they create." "Things used to be made to last." Write an essay discussing two of the points in your notes. You should explain which approach would be more effective in reducing waste, giving reasons in support of your answer. You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far as possible. Write your essay in 220–260 words.