While it may be true that the West Egg’s landfill will last for considerably longer than five years, this author’s argument assumes numerous factors that cannot be taken for granted and require further evidence. As discussed below, careful scrutiny reveals that it lacks solid evidence and is therefore unconvincing.
To begin with, the author’s claim of prediction of an increased recycling is not proven. Even if the whole amount of recycled aluminum and paper increased more than the previous year, it does not guarantee that all kinds of recyclable materials including plastic, bottle, and iron are collected. In addition, the total amount of recycling might be not considerably significant if the recycled materials in previous year were small …show more content…
the author assumes that the survey is valid and reliable, but the presented study might not provide reliable data due to the methodological shortcomings. For example, there is no valid evidence regarding sample; the sample number may not be large enough, and it may be already biased because it is not representative of residents. Also, it does not mean that the respondents will consistently recycle more for sure. Even if over 90 percent of residents will recycle and decrease their garbage, it does not guarantee that the total amount of garbage will decrease because 10 percent of people could make more garbage. Accordingly, more detailed data regarding survey could support the argument considerably.
Furthermore, even if the total amount of recycling will increase for sure and the survey is valid, the author’s conclusion can be not true. If the cause of an increased recycling materials is an increase of population rather than residents’ efforts, the author’s assumption that increased recycling will minimize the garbage is absolutely in error. Consequently, in order to deduce a valid recommendation, it is necessary to consider other possible causes for the dwindling garbage.
In sum, the author’s claim that landfill would be not filled within five years is not well-supported and based on incomplete assumptions, To strengthen the argument, the author must provide specific and strong evidence pertaining to recycling, survey, and cause of dwindling
To begin with, the author’s claim of prediction of an increased recycling is not proven. Even if the whole amount of recycled aluminum and paper increased more than the previous year, it does not guarantee that all kinds of recyclable materials including plastic, bottle, and iron are collected. In addition, the total amount of recycling might be not considerably significant if the recycled materials in previous year were small …show more content…
the author assumes that the survey is valid and reliable, but the presented study might not provide reliable data due to the methodological shortcomings. For example, there is no valid evidence regarding sample; the sample number may not be large enough, and it may be already biased because it is not representative of residents. Also, it does not mean that the respondents will consistently recycle more for sure. Even if over 90 percent of residents will recycle and decrease their garbage, it does not guarantee that the total amount of garbage will decrease because 10 percent of people could make more garbage. Accordingly, more detailed data regarding survey could support the argument considerably.
Furthermore, even if the total amount of recycling will increase for sure and the survey is valid, the author’s conclusion can be not true. If the cause of an increased recycling materials is an increase of population rather than residents’ efforts, the author’s assumption that increased recycling will minimize the garbage is absolutely in error. Consequently, in order to deduce a valid recommendation, it is necessary to consider other possible causes for the dwindling garbage.
In sum, the author’s claim that landfill would be not filled within five years is not well-supported and based on incomplete assumptions, To strengthen the argument, the author must provide specific and strong evidence pertaining to recycling, survey, and cause of dwindling