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And explain how you feel about this law? Sample Answer Looking at the appalling conditions of the natural surroundings in this present day and age,
laws and regulations for the protection of the environment are being implemented by the
governments of several countries across the world. The law in particular that I am going to talk
about is crucial for the preservation of our environment and the prevention of its further
degradation. One of the chief causes of environmental degradation is the widespread increase
of non-biodegradable waste, especially plastic. Since plastic and similar substances cannot
decompose and become a part of the environment, they have a detrimental effect on the area
where they are discarded. The prevalence of plastic is a consequence of its cost-effective
nature. The production of plastic and other non-biodegradable materials has surged to such an
extent that some believe that the damage caused by such harmful substances is irreversible.
Nonetheless, measures are being taken to ameliorate the situation as governments are
becoming aware of the dire consequences of plastic. Many states across our country have
completely banned the use of plastic, especially in convenience stores. Special laws have been
passed in various states that penalize the use of plastic, and anyone caught using plastic bags is
bound to pay a hefty fine to the authorities. I first noticed this phenomenon when many
convenience stores in my locality completely shifted to jute bags or paper bags to provide their
customers with during purchases. This regulation has led to a significant reduction in the
production of plastic waste in the regions where similar laws have been introduced. The
positive impact of this measure is felt by the general public, as it has led to cleaner living
conditions. I feel that such laws need to be implemented on a national level and immediate
steps should be taken by the central government to address the situation.