Use the scenario to answer the question.
Someone purchases a disposable water bottle, uses it several times, then throws it in the garbage.
How would you evaluate these actions in terms of conservation?
(1 point)
Responses
It is better than reusing it only once, but they should not be drinking so much water.
It is better than using a glass to drink water from the tap, but they should not be drinking so much water.
It is better than using a glass to drink water from the tap, but they should recycle the bottle.
It is better than using the bottle only once, but they should recycle the bottle.
It is better than using the bottle only once, but they should recycle the bottle.
The most appropriate response to evaluate these actions in terms of conservation is:
It is better than using the bottle only once, but they should recycle the bottle.
To evaluate these actions in terms of conservation, we should consider a few factors. First, reusing the disposable water bottle multiple times is better than using it only once. This reduces the number of plastic bottles that need to be produced and ultimately disposed of. However, the scenario does not provide any information about the person's water consumption habits, so we cannot make assumptions about whether they are drinking too much water.
Secondly, using a disposable water bottle is not as sustainable as using a glass to drink tap water. Tap water is generally safer and more environmentally friendly compared to bottled water. By choosing to drink tap water from a glass, the person can further reduce their ecological footprint and conserve resources.
Lastly, the scenario mentions that the person throws the disposable water bottle in the garbage. To improve conservation efforts, it would be better if they recycled the bottle instead. Recycling helps to reduce waste and the need for producing new materials.
Based on these considerations, the most appropriate response would be: "It is better than using a glass to drink water from the tap, but they should recycle the bottle."