The manufacture of one plastic soda pop bottle requires the consumption of approximately 100 litres of crude oil,100 kilograms of steel,100 litres of water,and various amounts of other materials.Which statement best describes this situation?
A) Plastic bottles have a low material efficiency.
B) Plastic bottles have a high resource productivity.
C) Most of the matter used to manufacture plastic bottles ends up in the bottle.
D) Plastic bottles represent an efficient use of resources.

Question

The manufacture of one plastic soda pop bottle requires the consumption of approximately 100 litres of crude oil,100 kilograms of steel,100 litres of water,and various amounts of other materials.Which statement best describes this situation? 
A) Plastic bottles have a low material efficiency. 
B) Plastic bottles have a high resource productivity. 
C) Most of the matter used to manufacture plastic bottles ends up in the bottle. 
D) Plastic bottles represent an efficient use of resources.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The manufacture of plastic bottles requires a significant amount of resources, including crude oil, steel, and water. This indicates a low material efficiency, as many resources are being used for a single product.

The Manufacture of One Plastic Soda Pop Bottle Requires the Consumption