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Consider the following:
I. Cigarette butts
II. Eyeglass lenses
III. Car tyres
How many of them contain plastic?

Correct Answer C. All three

Explanation

All three items contain plastic, though not always in an obvious form.

Cigarette filters are made of cellulose acetate (a plastic polymer), not cotton. They are non-biodegradable and release microplastics and toxic chemicals into the environment.

Eyeglass lenses are made using polycarbonate or CR-39, both of which are plastic polymers, preferred for being lightweight and impact-resistant.

Car tyres contain synthetic rubber and plastic polymers (petrochemical-based), making them partly plastic-based.

Thus, all three are linked to plastic pollution and circular economy concerns.

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