CHỮA ĐỀ THI THẬT BAND 8.0+ IELTS WRITING TASK 2 NGÀY 22/04/2023

ESSAY INFORMATION:

Written by: Ielts Xuân Phi, 25/04/2023

Supported by: Ex-BC Examiner, 26/04/2023

Question: Supermarkets and manufacturers have a responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging. Others believe that it is the consumer’s responsibility to avoid products with packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

(IELTS Academic – 22/04/2023)

ANSWER (8.0+):

While some argue that major retailers and producers are accountable for the reduction in packaging, other people contend that the onus is on consumers who should avoid products with unnecessary wrapping. The essay will elaborate on both perspectives and the reasons why I lean towards the former.

On the one hand, individuals should be environmentally conscious consumers by not opting for products that contain too much packaging to some extent. The first reason is that it can act as a deterrent to the production of non-ecofriendly products. More specifically, as they favour eco-friendly casings and boycott environmentally harmful ones, the low sales figures of the latter can discourage manufacturers to continue producing them and turn to produce the former instead. Furthermore, consumers are heavily reliant on social media and reviews now when choosing products, so if they actively promote products with less packaging, or in contrast, give negative ratings online to those heavily packaged, then that would be very effective.

On the other hand, manufacturers and supermarkets should be responsible for the declining volume of packaging for several reasons. Chief of these is that producers can simplify packaging. To be more specific, they can utilize innovative packaging designs that use less materials without compromising the product’s quality or safety. This practice can reduce the amount of materials used, making it easier for consumers to handle and dispose of. Another appealing justification is that supermarkets can select products with minimal packaging or packaging made from sustainable materials. To illustrate, they can set requirements for the packaging used by the products they sell, such as mandating the use of recyclable materials or setting limits on the amount of packaging allowed per product.

In conclusion, both viewpoints have their own valid arguments, however, I am of the opinion that supermarkets and producers should bear the responsibility for reducing the amount of packaging since they can make packaging simpler and choose goods with little packaging or sustainable materials. It is advisable that manufacturers should implement these measures to promote environmental awareness among citizens.

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