The production of plastic has many negative consequences. Which option lists a reason why people still use it?(1 point)

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Plastic that we use today has mostly been recycled many times.
Plastic that we use today has mostly been recycled many times.

Plastic has negative consequences but fewer than most natural resources.
Plastic has negative consequences but fewer than most natural resources.

Plastic can be made from substances that are available in limitless quantities.
Plastic can be made from substances that are available in limitless quantities.

Plastic has helpful properties that cannot easily be found in natural materials.
Plastic has helpful properties that cannot easily be found in natural materials.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Plastic has helpful properties that cannot easily be found in natural materials.

This option explains why plastic is still widely used despite its negative consequences, as it offers unique advantages such as durability, flexibility, and resistance to water and chemicals.