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Need to recycle disposable cutlery

Fast-food restaurants use thousands of disposable items, which is harmful to the environment.

People choose such eateries because they are convenient. But do people think about the environment when they throw away their cutlery?

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I can see both sides of the problem. From a green viewpoint, we should protect the environment and reduce wastage. On the other hand, the fast-food industry aims to provide food as quickly and as cheaply as possible, which is why they use disposable cutlery.

Without using disposable items, the cost of washing dishes will be reflected in the price of the food.

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Recycling bins in fast-food restaurants could solve this problem.

Customers should also pitch in. For example, if they want takeaways, they should bring their own containers. I frequently go to McDonald's and Fairwood, but I will now try to cut down my visits to those restaurants.

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