Question

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?

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 a glass to drink water from the tap, but they should not be drinking so much water.

It is better than reusing it only once, but they should not be drinking so much water.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The most appropriate evaluation of these actions in terms of conservation would be: It is better than using the bottle only once, but they should recycle the bottle. By using the disposable water bottle multiple times before discarding it, the individual is conserving resources compared to using a new bottle each time. However, to further promote conservation, the individual should recycle the bottle to prevent it from ending up in a landfill.