Prompt: Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. too many waste

The effects that human activity has on the environment are enormous. Even recycling has introduced as a way to decrease the waste humans are producing, the amount of people participating is very low. Many are the supporters of the suggestion that governments should place recycling as a legal requirement. Ċ The necessity of recycling is known to everyone, but only a few of us choose to follow it and make it part of our daily routine. Many people find it time consuming or inconvenient to separate their waste into categories and place them into the appropriate bin, while others claim that there are not enough bins provided by the government. But we all agree that is our responsibility to protect our planet and work towards solutions. Ċ Sadly, the truth is that people tend to follow the rules more when they know that there are some consequences. If for example there is a fine they need to pay in case they disobey the rules. By making recycling a legal requirement people might take it more seriously and start being responsible. Ċ Governments already trying to encourage people to be more active and participate in recycling. Many campaigns and educational programs have been raised but still, the impact to people's consciousness is low. Maybe the time has come for stricter solutions to be found, as the environmental problems have become more serious and obvious.