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In our modern world, when
something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one. The problem is that
countries around the world have growing mountains of rubbish because people are
throwing out more rubbish than ever before.
How do the society become a
throwaway one? First of all, it is now easier to replace an object than to
spend time and money repairing it. Thanks to modern manufacturing (制造业) and technology, companies are able to produce products quickly
and inexpensively. Products are plentiful and cheap.
Another cause is our love
of disposable (一次性的) products. As busy people,
we are always looking for ways to save time and make our lives easier.
Companies produce thousands of different kinds of disposable products: paper
plates, plastic cups, and cameras, to name a few.
Our appetite for new
products also contributes to the problem. We are addicted to buying new things.
Advertisements persuade us that newer is better and that we will be happier
with the latest products. The result is that we throw away useful possessions
to make room for new ones.
All around the world, we
can see the consequences of this throwaway lifestyle. Mountains of rubbish just
keep getting bigger. To decrease the amount of rubbish and to protect the
environment, more governments are requiring people to recycle materials.
However, this is not enough to solve our problem.
Maybe there is another way
out. We need to repair our possessions instead of throwing them away. We also
need to rethink our attitudes towards spending. Repairing our possessions and
changing our spending habits may be the best way to reduce the amount of
rubbish and take care of our environment.