Which statement about the disadvantages of bottled water is false?
A. Plastic bottles have a lifespan of hundreds of years in a landfill.
B. Most plastic bottles are recycled.
C. Enough plastic bottles are discarded annually to circle the earth 280 times.
D. The withdrawal of water to make bottled water is depleting some aquifers.
E. The manufacture and transportation of bottles releases toxic chemicals and greenhouse gases.
Answer: B
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