Question
Consider the following:
I. Cigarette butts
II. Eyeglass lenses
III. Car tyres
How many of them contain plastic?
AOnly one
BOnly two
CAll three
DNone
Correct Answer: C
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.