Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Think before you toss

1- In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it. There are problem such as : have growing mountains of trash. For example, In the USA per person throw there trash more than 1960.

2- Products are plentiful and prices are low, so we would rather buy something new than repair it. We did want to repair something, many items-from toasters to TVs-are almost impossible to repair. These products contain many tiny, complicated parts. Some contain small computer chips. It's easier to throw these items away and buy new ones than to fix them.

3- factor is our love of disposable product. We are always looking for ways to save time and make our lives easier. We should use cloth kitchen towels. It is easier to use a paper towel once and toss it out. Companies manufacture thousands of different kinds of disposable items, such as paper plates. Plastic cups, cameras, and razors for shaving. These products aren't designed to last. Companies know that consumers will have to replace. The problem is that disposable products are contributing to our trash problem.

4- All the consumers, went the latest clothes, the best TVs and cell phones with many of features. Companies tell us to buy, buy and buy. Some of companies persuade us that newer and the best things. The result is that we throw away useful possession to make a new ones. For example, In U.S the consumers get rid of electronics and 80% of them go to a dump. Also, only about 18% of electronic are recycled.

5- We can see the consequences of this throwaway lifestyle . To lessen the amount of teach and to protect the environment are requiring people to recycle materials such as paper , plastic , glass . In the United Kingdom , although about 60 percent of a household's trash can be recycled .

6- There is another solution to repair our possessions instead of throwing them away . We should think about how to fix something to make it last . Also, we need to rethink our attitudes about sending . The best way to reduce the amount of trash and take care of our environment .


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