News Article Comprehension 21

What is the expected global plastic production by 2060?

• 500 million tonnes

• 750 million tonnes

• 1 billion tonnes

• 1.5 billion tonnes

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According to Ms Inger Andersen, what is the fundamental issue with relying on recycling to address the plastic waste crisis?

• Lack of public awareness

• Inadequate government policies

• Limited funding for recycling programs

• Insufficient recycling infrastructure

Answer explanation

Ms Inger Andersen mentions that recycling infrastructure is unable to cope with the current volumes of plastic waste, likening it to running around with pots and pans trying to catch the ever-growing amounts of new plastic being produced.

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Why does the passage suggest that plastic is considered a market failure?

• Lack of consumer demand

• Unfavorable economics related to recycling

• High production costs

• Limited availability of raw materials

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Dr Sarah Dunlop mentions that plastic is considered a market failure due to the highly unfavorable economics when considering the cost of collection, transporting, and sorting for recycling.

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What is the recommended solution to address the plastic waste crisis, according to Ms Inger Andersen?

• Increase plastic production

• Invest in larger recycling facilities

• Redesign products and eliminate unnecessary plastic

• Ignore the issue and focus on other environmental concerns

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Ms Andersen suggests a determined elimination of unnecessary plastic, a full redesign of products enveloped in plastic, and a market transformation to drastically reduce the flow of virgin plastics as the solution to the plastic waste crisis.

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Why does the passage suggest that time is running short to address the plastic waste issue?

• Recycling efforts have been successful in developing nations

• Plastic production is declining globally

• The industry lacks support for a global plastics treaty

• Developing nations face challenges handling increasing volumes of plastic waste

Answer explanation

1. The passage mentions that recycling has failed in developing nations, which lack the capacity to handle the growing volumes of plastic waste, indicating an urgent need for effective solutions.

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