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IELTS Essay: Many people say that we have developed into a 'throw-away society, because we...

Prompt

Many people say that we have developed into a 'throw-away society, 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 to solve this problem?

#waste#sustainability#environmental degradation#consumption patterns#circular economy

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 confirms the throw-away trend and suggests measures like recycling and consumer awareness, while Band 9 identifies that individual recycling cannot solve systemic overproduction, and proposes regulation of manufacturing, extended producer responsibility, and redesign of supply chains.

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Key concepts in this essay

circular economy principles vs. linear production
producer responsibility and regulation
infrastructure gaps in waste management
consumer behavior change and systemic incentives

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Agreeing too broadly with 'throw-away society' label without quantifying or distinguishing types of waste and their lifecycle impacts
Proposing individual-level solutions (recycle more) without addressing systemic drivers (production incentives, lack of infrastructure)
Failing to acknowledge trade-offs in proposed solutions (e.g., reusable bags require resources; compostables need specific infrastructure)

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