This question is about materials used to make food plates. Food plates are made from paper, polymers or ceramics. The table below shows information about plates of the same diameter made from each of these materials. Evaluate the use of these materials for making food plates. You should use features of life cycle assessments (LCAs). – 6187

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This question is about materials used to make food plates.

Food plates are made from paper, polymers or ceramics.

The table below shows information about plates of the same diameter made from

each of these materials.

Evaluate the use of these materials for making food plates.

You should use features of life cycle assessments (LCAs).

Use the table above.

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Charvi Bansal says:

August 9, 2025 at 7:25 am

Paper plates are made from trees, which are renewable, while polymer plates come from crude oil and ceramic plates from clay—both of which are finite resources.
In terms of manufacturing and packaging, paper plates are better because they use less packaging and more plates fit into a box, meaning less transport is needed.
For use, paper plates are single-use, so they need to be replaced a lot. Ceramic plates last the longest, while polymer plates last longer than paper but not as long as ceramic.
When it comes to disposal, ceramic and polymer plates can take up space in landfill, which is a problem. Paper and polymer plates can be recycled, which helps conserve raw materials.
Overall, each type of plate has pros and cons, but the best choice depends on how often they will be used and if recycling is available.

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