Ritorno a B2 Work / Study English (UK) – Collaborative task

Reducing Waste at a Food Market

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We need to work together on this situation: a town food market wants to reduce packaging and unsold food waste. What would you like to ask me first?

Buona risposta:

I would ask whether people already prefer one option. If stallholders, customers, volunteers and the council disagree, we need to know that before choosing. I would ask who supports each idea and whether anyone feels ignored.

One possible response is discount boxes at the end of the day. What advantages and problems do you see with that idea?

Buona risposta:

The main benefit is that discount boxes at the end of the day could show progress quickly. The problem is that quick progress is not always deep progress. I would ask how we will know whether it really leads to less waste and a system that sellers can actually keep using.

Another option is rules requiring reusable packaging. How would you compare the two options?

Buona risposta:

I would not choose only the cheaper or easier option. I would ask which plan deals better with making the market look greener while pushing costs onto small traders. If both plans have weaknesses, I would choose the one we can test and improve most easily.

Some people involved may disagree with your preferred option. How would you persuade them or adapt the plan?

Buona risposta:

I would adapt the plan by adding a safeguard against making the market look greener while pushing costs onto small traders. Then I would explain the real aim: less waste and a system that sellers can actually keep using. That matters more than making one option sound better than the other.

What final recommendation would you make, and what should happen next?

Buona risposta:

My final recommendation would be to choose the option that best leads to less waste and a system that sellers can actually keep using. I would probably support rules requiring reusable packaging if it avoids making the market look greener while pushing costs onto small traders, but I would keep one practical part of discount boxes at the end of the day. The next step should be a short trial and a clear review date.