With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider the following statements:
- Its fibres can be blended with wool and cotton fibres to reinforce their properties.
- Containers made of it can be used to store any alcoholic beverage.
- Bottles made of it can be recycled into other products.
- Articles made of it can be easily disposed of by incineration without causing greenhouse gas emissions. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: Option A
The question is about Polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE).
Here's an analysis of each statement:
Statement 1 (Correct): PET fibers are frequently blended with other fibers like rayon, wool, and cotton to enhance their inherent qualities. Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 (Incorrect): Using plastic packaging for alcoholic beverages poses risks to human health, making it unsuitable for storing any alcoholic beverage. Statement 2 is not correct.
Statement 3 (Correct): PET bottles stand out as they can be recycled into the same form repeatedly, allowing them to be transformed into new beverage bottles. Statement 3 is correct.
Statement 4 (Incorrect): The production and incineration of plastic contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, releasing substantial amounts into the atmosphere. Statement 4 is not correct.
Hence, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.