Question

which discovery would have the greatest impact on reducing the negative consequences of plastic? (1 point)
the discovery of a new bacteria that consumes plastic waste
the discovery of more ways to incorporate plastic in everyday goods
the discovery of new sources for the raw materials of plastic
the discovery of more ways to reuse plastic

Explanation:

• The discovery of a new bacteria that consumes plastic waste would directly break down plastic, reducing its accumulation in the environment.
• Incorporating more plastic in everyday goods (second option) would increase plastic use, worsening the problem.
• Discovering new sources for plastic raw materials (third option) doesn't address plastic waste reduction.
• Reusing plastic (fourth option) helps but is limited compared to a biological solution that can handle vast amounts of existing plastic waste.

Answer:

the discovery of a new bacteria that consumes plastic waste