Environment & EnergyAgree / DisagreeBeginnerHigh Frequency

Banning Plastic Shopping Bags

Prompt

Plastic shopping bags are used widely and cause many environmental problems. Some people say they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#plastic bans#environmental policy#consumer behavior#alternative solutions#regulatory enforcement

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7+ responses propose nuanced approaches (bans + education + alternatives) with realistic trade-offs, while Band 5-6 simply state environmental facts and agree/disagree with bans.

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Key concepts in this essay

regulation vs. education
unintended consequences
circular economy
enforcement challenges
behavioral change

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Agreeing with bans without exploring viable alternatives or transition challenges
Listing environmental problems without linking them directly to policy proposals
Ignoring that bans alone don't solve waste without changing consumer behavior or industry practices

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