Polyester is a synthetic material used for many different purposes. It is produced from petroleum and natural gas. Producing polyester from these natural resources requires many steps and uses other chemicals that are potentially harmful. Polyester production also requires a lot of energy. Although polyester is not biodegradable, it is easily recyclable.

Question

Which statement about synthetic materials is best supported by the example of polyester?

Answer 1

The statement that is best supported by the example of polyester is: "Synthetic materials can have significant environmental impacts during their production but can also offer recycling options." This reflects both the resource-intensive and potentially harmful production process of polyester as well as its recyclability.