UPSC 2022ScienceModerate

With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider the following statements : 1. Its fibres can be blended with wool and cotton fibres to reinforce their properties. 2. Containers made of it can be used to store any alcoholic beverage. 3. Bottles made of it can be recycled into other products. 4. Articles made of it can be easily disposed of by incineration without causing greenhouse gas emissions. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

a
1 and 3
b
2 and 4
c
1 and 4
d
2 and 3
Science & TechnologyPolymers and their propertiesPolyethylene terephthalatePETfibreswoolcottonalcoholic beveragerecyclingincinerationgreenhouse gas emissions

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