Question

Single-use coffee pods in the keurig system have generated a lot of concern about their lack of recyclability, even though the disposal of used pods makes up of their total environmental impact.

a) a negligible amount
b) about 5 percent
c) 1 percent
d) 50 percent
e) 20 percent

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) a negligible amount, as the disposal of Keurig coffee pods represents a small fraction of their total environmental impact.

Step-by-step explanation:

The disposal of used single-use coffee pods from Keurig systems, while concerning to many due to their lack of recyclability, actually makes up a small fraction of their total environmental impact. The correct answer to the question is (a) a negligible amount of their total environmental impact. Even though these coffee pods are not widely recycled, their disposal represents a minor part compared to the entire lifecycle of the product, which includes manufacturing, distribution, and use.