Another Method of Reducing Plastic Waste Is to Switch to Bioplastics

question 52

Multiple Choice

Another method of reducing plastic waste is to switch to bioplastics. This eliminates some of the issues with traditional plastic because ________.

• A) bioplastics have lower melting points
• B) bioplastics do not contain as many toxic chemicals
• C) bioplastics are more rigid and produce stronger components
• D) bioplastics are more biodegradable
• E) bioplastics are made from renewable feedstocks

---

Definitions:

Crowding Out

The phenomenon where increased government spending leads to a reduction in private sector investment or spending due to higher interest rates or competition for resources.

Discretionary Fiscal Policy

It involves government policy changes in taxation and spending designed to influence economic activity, typically to counteract inflation or deflation and stabilize the economy.

Nominal Output

The total value of goods and services produced by an economy, measured in current prices without adjusting for inflation.

Interest Rate

The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed.