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# TITLE: Is it okay to use disposable plastic cups at a social gathering? [d07e8af1fa11996829216a8a70ec581b]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - There is a strong argument for using only recyclable cups at a social gathering. If the cups are plastic, they should be made of a type that is recyclable. The best option is probably a cup made of paper. The cost of replacing disposable cups with reusable cups is not high and people should therefore try to purchase their own reusable cups.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - It is not ideal from an environmental perspective, but it is understandable that a social gathering may require a large volume of glassware that many people do not have. Therefore, it is acceptable to very occasionally use disposable plastic cups to enable a large gathering. However, if someone were to host large gatherings routinely, it would be less acceptable to keep on disposing of plastic cups.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - No, it is not ok to use disposable plastic cups at a social gathering. The issue of single use plastics is one that needs to be tackled and there are many alternatives that can be used. The use of single use plastics needs to be reduced across the board.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - In general, the use of disposable plastic cups is not considered acceptable. However, if no other options are available and there are large numbers of people present, then it may be acceptable. The opinion of one person is represented by the following sentence: The use of disposable plastic cups is not acceptable. The opinion of a second person is represented by the following sentence: The use of disposable plastic cups is acceptable. The opinion of a third person is represented by the following sentence: The use of disposable plastic cups is unacceptable. The opinion of a fourth person is represented by the following sentence: The use of disposable plastic cups is acceptable. The opinion of a fifth person is represented by the following sentence: The use of disposable plastic cups is acceptable. The opinion of a sixth person is represented by the following sentence: The use of disposable plastic cups is acceptable. The opinion of a seventh person is represented by the following sentence: The use of disposable plastic cups is acceptable. The opinion of an eighth person is represented by the following sentence: The use of disposable plastic cups is acceptable. The opinion of a ninth person is represented by the following sentence: The use of disposable plastic cups is acceptable. The opinion of a
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