Question

Which discovery would have the greatest impact on reducing the negative consequences of plastic?
the discovery of more ways to reuse plastic the discovery of more ways to reuse plastic the discovery of a new bacteria that consumes plastic waste
the discover of new sources for the raw materials of plastic the discover of new sources for the raw materials of plastic the discovery of more ways to incorporate plastic in everyday goods
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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The discovery of a new bacteria that consumes plastic waste would likely have the greatest impact on reducing the negative consequences of plastic. While reusing plastic and finding new sources for its raw materials are certainly valuable approaches, they do not address the existing plastic waste problem.

A bacteria that can effectively break down plastic would directly mitigate the issue of plastic pollution by decomposing it into harmless byproducts, thereby reducing the accumulation of plastic in landfills and oceans. This biological solution could potentially transform the way we handle plastic waste, making it a more sustainable option in the long run.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The answer is **the discovery of a new bacteria that consumes plastic waste**. This discovery would directly address the existing plastic pollution problem by breaking down plastic into harmless substances, thereby significantly reducing the negative consequences associated with plastic waste.