Plastic water bottles are harmful to our communities. The water within them is consumed in seconds, and they often become litter for our roadways. Even when properly disposed of, these water bottles are a problem. They are being used faster than they can be recycled. A better alternative is a dishwasher-safe bottle that can be used countless times.
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However, bottled water is always filtered and can be purchased at almost every store or restaurant.
What sentence could be added to address the counterclaim?
Re-useable water bottles come in a variety of styles, sizes, and colors.
Despite drawbacks, bottled water is a convenient, healthy, on-the-go purchase.
Landfills will struggle to break down the considerable plastic disposed there.
Tap water provides the same hydration as bottled water, and it is even easier to attain.
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The sentence that could be added to address the counterclaim is:
"Tap water provides the same hydration as bottled water, and it is even easier to attain."
This effectively counters the claim about the convenience and filtration of bottled water by highlighting that tap water can offer similar benefits without the environmental drawbacks.
