Why Are Refillable Glass Beverage Bottles Rarely Used in the United

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why are refillable glass beverage bottles rarely used in the United States today?

• A) increased concerns about disease transmission
• B) transportation costs of heavy bottles to and from centralized bottling plants
• C) most consumers prefer to purchase disposable containers
• D) legislation prohibits bottle reuse
• E) all of these choices are correct

---

Definitions:

Different Contexts

The varying situations, circumstances, or environments in which a concept or term can be applied or understood.

Starting Position

The initial condition or status from which a process, negotiation, or competition begins.

Framing Effects

The influence on decision-making and judgments caused by the way information is presented, rather than just the information itself.

Utility

The total satisfaction or benefit derived by consuming a product or service, used to analyze choices made by consumers to maximize satisfaction.