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Write for an Academic Discussion

Your professor is teaching a class on environmental science. Write a post responding to the professor's question. Express and support your opinion and contribute to the discussion in your own words. An effective response has at least 100 words.

Dr. Lindqvist
Plastic waste is one of the most serious environmental problems today. Some people believe the solution depends mainly on individuals changing their habits, for example by using reusable bags and bottles. Others argue that individual actions make little difference and that governments and companies must take responsibility. Who do you think should be mainly responsible for reducing plastic waste? Why?

Hannah
I think individuals have the most power. If millions of people stop buying bottled water and bring their own bags, companies will have to change, because they follow what customers want.

Mateo
I disagree. Most plastic comes from packaging that we don't choose. Even if I try to avoid plastic, almost everything in the supermarket is wrapped in it. Only laws can change that.

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