Making products from recycled materials, such as aluminum cans, glass, and plastic usually saves energy and other resources. For example, it takes about 75% less energy to make steel from scrap than from ore. All forms of recycling involve some energy to produce the recycled materials, a process that also results in the production of some pollution.
The chart at the left shows the energy savings from recycling.
When Anil is at the grocery store, he can choose to buy juice in a glass bottle, an aluminum can, a plastic jug, a juice box (paper), or foil-covered juice container.
If Anil’s community requires that he recycles, which container would provide the MOST overall energy savings?
A . aluminum can
B . plastic jug
C . waxy, cardboard juice box
D . glass bottle
E . foil-covered container
Answer: A
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