Question
GSMediumPrelims 2025Environment & Ecology

Consider the following:

I. Cigarette butts II. Eyeglass lenses III. Car tyres

How many of them contain plastic?

Explanation

Many everyday items contain hidden plastics, even if they don’t look like typical plastic products.

  • I. Cigarette butts – Filters are made of cellulose acetate, a form of plastic.
  • II. Eyeglass lenses – Usually made from polycarbonate or CR-39 plastic, not glass.
  • III. Car tyres – Contain synthetic rubber, which includes plastic-based polymers.

All three items contain plastic.

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