Question

a student wants to save energy and reduce the amount of waste she creates. which of the following would you recommend? use disposable plastic straws, wash them, then throw them away use disposable plastic straws and throw them away use disposable plastic straws, wash them, and recycle them use reusable metal or silicone straws and wash after each use

Explanation:

Using reusable metal or silicone straws reduces waste as they can be used multiple times. Disposable plastic straws, even if washed, are still single - use items and contribute to waste. Recycling disposable plastic straws requires energy and resources. Reusable straws save energy in the long run as they don't need to be constantly produced like disposable ones.

Answer:

use reusable metal or silicone straws and wash after each use