Question
In the question given below, a passage/statement is
followed by three statements which may or may not strengthen/weaken the assertion made in the passage. Answer the question as per the direction given. Several cities are considering a ban on single-use plastic cutlery in restaurants, arguing that it will reduce landfill waste, protect marine life, and encourage more sustainable consumer habits. Opponents claim the ban will inconvenience customers and increase costs for small businesses. Which of the following statements, if true, would SUPPORT the ban? I. Environmental audits show that single-use cutlery accounts for nearly 15% of all non-biodegradable waste found in coastal cleanup drives. II. Market reports reveal that biodegradable cutlery alternatives have become 30% cheaper over the past three years. III. Surveys indicate that a majority of customers find reusable cutlery unhygienic when provided in fast-food outlets.Solution
To support the ban on single-use plastic cutlery, statements must show that the ban is environmentally beneficial and/or economically feasible. Statement I supports the ban by showing that plastic cutlery makes up a significant portion of harmful coastal waste, strengthening the environmental argument. Statement II supports the ban because cheaper biodegradable alternatives reduce the financial burden on restaurants, addressing a key concern of opponents. Statement III weakens the ban. If customers believe reusable cutlery is unhygienic, the ban could cause dissatisfaction and resistance, undermining the policy. Therefore, only Statements I and II support the restriction.
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