Throwing away one plastic bag may seem inconsequential to an individual, but across the world 500 billion plastic bags are used every year and thrown away.This is an example of

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The situation described is an example of the tragedy of the commons, which refers to the depletion of a shared resource due to individuals acting in their own self-interest. In this case, the widespread use and disposal of plastic bags contributes to environmental degradation, even though individual actions may seem inconsequential. Carbon-neutral lifestyle (A), cost-benefit ratio (B), and negative biodata (D) do not directly apply to this situation.

Throwing Away One Plastic Bag May Seem Inconsequential to an Individual