A city mayor introduced a policy banning single-use plastics,
such as straws, plastic forks and water bottles, from all
restaurants. The mayor created a task force to research and
study the issue. They learned that these items are used once
and then thrown away, they do not break down in landfills, and
cannot be recycled. These materials take up 30% of the local
landfill. The groups study showed that reducing single-use
plastics would help reduce pollution, slow the growth of the
landfill, and help local businesses who manufacture alternative
products.
Select the statement(s) that accurately explain why the mayor
used science to help make this policy.
The scientific evidence did not show a
benefit to the community. The mayor
decided to make the policy anyway.
The scientific data used to make the
policy can be trusted.
The scientific evidence showed that
banning the plastics would benefit the
local community.
The data pointed to the community
being negatively affected after the ban.
The data on single use plastics showed
that there is a negative impact on the
community.