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When choosing a material to make a product, such as a soft drink container, the most important factor is ____
A
how much it costs to produce
B
the environmental impact of the manufacturing process
C
how easy it is to recycle after the container is used
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle satisfies most of the requirements for packaging of carbonated soft drinks.

Detailed explanation-2: -The traditional packaging material for beverages is glass bottles. At the end of the last century, plastic bottles made from poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) were introduced into the beverage market. Compared to glass bottles, PET bottles are light-weight and unbreakable, which is an advantage in most cases.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many properties must be considered when choosing the right packaging material for your beverage. Attributes such as a package’s weight, recyclability, refillability, transparency, shelf-life, frangibility, shape retention, and resistance to temperature all play a significant role in your selection process.

Detailed explanation-4: -Durable and high quality. Cost-effective and convenient. Tamper-evident and secure. Environment-friendly and legally compliant. Comes with quality customer service.

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