One student suggests using bottled water for washing clothes to conserve water. Which of these statements best describes the suggestion made by the student?

It is practical because it is easy to implement.

It is practical because a huge amount of water can be conserved by this method.

It is not practical because bottled water costs more than tap water.

It is not practical because water use is not reduced by buying water from an outside source.

Question

One student suggests using bottled water for washing clothes to conserve water. Which of these statements best describes the suggestion made by the student?

 It is practical because it is easy to implement.

 It is practical because a huge amount of water can be conserved by this method.

 It is not practical because bottled water costs more than tap water.

 It is not practical because water use is not reduced by buying water from an outside source.

anonymous · Answer

It is not practical because water use is not reduced by buying water from an outside source.

In fact, MORE water is used when using bottled water due to the cost of extraction (of both the water and the petroleum used in the plastic bottle), production, and transportation of the bottles.