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Which single-use container uses up the fewest resources from the environment?

A- a steel bottle

B- a plastic bottle

C- a paper cup

D- a glass cup

User Samack
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Answer:

paper cup

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

C- a paper cup

Step-by-step explanation:

Paper is made from pulp which is gotten from wood. Paper is usually very light with a low durability.

However paper it decomposes much more quickly than plastic and glass and is less likely to be a source of litter(waste) and don’t really pose a risk to wildlife.

Paper is also more widely recyclable which makes it make use of the fewest resources in the options given.

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