The new regulations on Plastic Packaging could end up doing more harm to the planet because: 1. It will disrupt the plastic packaging value chain. 2. The prices of consumer products will increase. 3. Environmental footprints of substitutes is higher. 4. Recycled plastic is not safe to use.
Explanation:
Refer to the lines, "Given the environmental footprint of substitutes like cotton bags, aluminium cans or paper boxes-which often require more energy and water to make and transport than plastic equivalents new regulations could in fact end up doing harm to the planet." Hence, the answer is option C.
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