Well, I'd argue that governments should do more, because they can change the rules for everybody at once. One reason for this is that most people simply do what's easiest. If supermarkets had to use less plastic packaging, shoppers wouldn't need to make a difficult choice every time. Clear rules also save shoppers time and effort. For instance, if stores had to charge for plastic bags, many people would just bring their own. That said, individuals can't wait for the authorities to act. If nobody cares about waste at home, new rules won't work properly either. Even good rules need people who are willing to follow them every day. Parents can teach children to sort their trash from a young age. It's partly a matter of leadership from the top and responsibility from ordinary people, but I'd still say governments have to go first.

To some extent, I agree. If one family sorts its trash, it's honestly a drop in the ocean compared with what factories produce. And to be fair, some of what we put in the recycling bin may never get recycled, if it's dirty or mixed up. However, I wouldn't say it makes no difference. For example, my neighbors started a compost bin last year, and now they hardly throw any food away. When people sort their waste, they start noticing how much they throw away, and that often leads them to buy less. Also, if millions of households do the same thing, it can make a real difference in total. So I suppose home recycling matters as much for our habits as for the planet.

I think attitudes will change, mainly because younger people are growing up with these issues at school and online. In the long run, throwing away food or a phone that still works may start to feel embarrassing. People might also prefer to repair things instead of replacing them, especially if repairing becomes cheaper and easier. I can imagine stores selling more used things, and schools teaching children simple repair skills. Of course, not everyone will change at the same speed or for the same reasons. Some people will probably keep their old habits unless prices or rules push them to change. But overall, I believe the next generation is likely to see waste as a shared problem, not just a personal choice.