Situation
Your office wants to reduce plastic waste. There are three proposed initiatives:
- Option A: Ban single-use plastic cups and provide reusable mugs
- Option B: Install water refill stations and encourage personal bottles
- Option C: Organize monthly "zero-waste" challenges with prizes
Gợi ý thảo luận
| Option | Ưu điểm | Nhược điểm |
|---|---|---|
| A. Ban plastic cups | Giảm ngay lượng rác nhựa; tạo thói quen mới | Nhân viên có thể phản đối; bất tiện cho khách đến thăm |
| B. Water refill stations | Tiện lợi; giảm mua nước đóng chai; tiết kiệm lâu dài | Chi phí lắp đặt ban đầu; cần bảo trì định kỳ |
| C. Zero-waste challenges | Tạo động lực vui vẻ; thay đổi ý thức; gắn kết đồng nghiệp | Hiệu quả ngắn hạn; tốn ngân sách giải thưởng |
Bài trả lời mẫu
"This is an important initiative. Let me evaluate each option. Option A — banning single-use plastic cups would have an immediate impact. If we provide everyone with a reusable mug, we could eliminate thousands of plastic cups per month. However, some employees might resist this sudden change, and we'd need a solution for visitors and clients.
Option B — installing water refill stations addresses one of the biggest sources of plastic waste — bottled water. Once installed, the stations would save money in the long run since employees wouldn't need to buy bottled water. The initial investment might be significant, but it pays for itself over time.
Option C — zero-waste challenges takes a more engaging approach. By gamifying waste reduction and offering prizes, people would be motivated to participate. However, the enthusiasm might fade once the challenges end, making it less sustainable as a long-term solution.
I'd recommend combining Options A and B. Banning plastic cups while providing convenient water refill stations creates a complete solution. For visitors, we could keep a small stock of biodegradable cups. This combination tackles the problem from both sides — removing the source of waste and providing better alternatives."
Từ vựng nổi bật
- immediate impact — tác động tức thì
- pays for itself — tự hoàn vốn
- gamifying — trò chơi hóa
- biodegradable — phân hủy sinh học
- tackles the problem — giải quyết vấn đề