The Problem of Garbage Disposal and Its Possible Solutions
The problem of garbage disposal and its possible solutions.
Problem-Solution Essay
Alexandra
ID
Almaty 2010
Problem/Solution Outline
Title: The problem of pollution from garbage and its possible solutions. I. Introduction a. The average resident produces seven and a half pounds of garbage every day that is buried down in landfills and litters human’s lands costing a great amount of money. b. Each year, millions of dollars are spent picking up litter and more is thrown away in valuable materials that could be recycled. c. Thesis: Due to the fact that there is a huge problem with garbage disposal, government representatives must contribute to resolving this issue.
II. Body
A. Background
a. People do not even imagine what is the size and capacity of their activities and the impact they produce on the environment. The problem is that the effects of the thrown rubbish are very dangerous and extremely harmful. b. Describe the problem: 1. There are several reasons that are based on the society, environmental conditions, occupation and size of each of the different family. 2. Myriad of people and animals are affected by the problem of garbage. 3. According to Richmond (2010), toxic waste kills animals by directly poisoning them, affecting their reproductive ability and causing a deformation impact on their offspring (para. 9).
c. According to Lovejoy (1912), all biodegradable substances, contained in rubbish, are very dangerous to humans and entail serious consequences (para.5). B. Solution 1 Topic sentence: One of the possible solutions of the problem can be attained if governments build more recycling industrial units, where garbage can be converted. Feasibility of the solution: a) a lot of time, efforts, and money needed b) many useful purposes offered Advantages: a) saving
Problem-Solution Essay
Alexandra
ID
Almaty 2010
Problem/Solution Outline
Title: The problem of pollution from garbage and its possible solutions. I. Introduction a. The average resident produces seven and a half pounds of garbage every day that is buried down in landfills and litters human’s lands costing a great amount of money. b. Each year, millions of dollars are spent picking up litter and more is thrown away in valuable materials that could be recycled. c. Thesis: Due to the fact that there is a huge problem with garbage disposal, government representatives must contribute to resolving this issue.
II. Body
A. Background
a. People do not even imagine what is the size and capacity of their activities and the impact they produce on the environment. The problem is that the effects of the thrown rubbish are very dangerous and extremely harmful. b. Describe the problem: 1. There are several reasons that are based on the society, environmental conditions, occupation and size of each of the different family. 2. Myriad of people and animals are affected by the problem of garbage. 3. According to Richmond (2010), toxic waste kills animals by directly poisoning them, affecting their reproductive ability and causing a deformation impact on their offspring (para. 9).
c. According to Lovejoy (1912), all biodegradable substances, contained in rubbish, are very dangerous to humans and entail serious consequences (para.5). B. Solution 1 Topic sentence: One of the possible solutions of the problem can be attained if governments build more recycling industrial units, where garbage can be converted. Feasibility of the solution: a) a lot of time, efforts, and money needed b) many useful purposes offered Advantages: a) saving
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