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Use the counterclaim to answer the question.

Counterclaim: Banning plastic water bottles removes a healthy option for a beverage.
Which claim might someone argue and include the counterclaim?

(1 point)
Responses

Plastic water bottles should be banned. They cause enormous waste and environmental issues.
Plastic water bottles should be banned. They cause enormous waste and environmental issues.

Plastic water bottles are one of the leading contributors to landfill waste.
Plastic water bottles are one of the leading contributors to landfill waste.

Plastic bottles could contain harmful chemicals.
Plastic bottles could contain harmful chemicals.

Plastic water bottles cost a lot of money to produce and there are many cheaper options.

Answer 1

The claim that best includes the counterclaim would be:

Plastic water bottles should be banned. They cause enormous waste and environmental issues.

This claim can incorporate the counterclaim by acknowledging that while plastic water bottles contribute to environmental issues, banning them removes a healthy beverage option.