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Which two sentences in the passage introduce counterarguments to the speaker's position in favor of recycling?
We only have a limited number of resources to serve humans around the globe. By recycling and reusing the resources we have, we can
preserve what untouched natural resources we have while extending the life of the resources we're currently using. Admittedly, we cannot
reuse or recycle all of the materials we use in our daily lives. Some materials are not recyclable, such as certain food containers. Others items are
not biodegradable regardless of what we reuse them for, and that can create problems in the long run.
My opponent would use these limitations of our ability to recycle to counter my points about the materials we can recycle. However, this is not
an "all or nothing" scenario. We should reuse and recycle the materials that we can and try our best not to buy materials and products that can't
be reused or recycled. By doing our part and encouraging others to do their part, we can increase our chances of conserving our remaining
natural and manmade resources over time.
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Final answer:

The sentences acknowledging limitations to recycling and reusability serve as counterarguments in the recycling debate.

Step-by-step explanation:

The two sentences in the passage that introduce counterarguments to the speaker's position in favor of recycling are: "Admittedly, we cannot reuse or recycle all of the materials we use in our daily lives." and "Some materials are not recyclable, such as certain food containers. Others items are not biodegradable regardless of what we reuse them for, and that can create problems in the long run." These sentences acknowledge that there are limitations to recycling and reusing, which an opponent of the speaker's position could use to argue against the effectiveness of recycling.

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