Which option justifies the choice made in the following scenario?
Eli is an environmental engineer. He has recently designed a printer. Instead of plastic, a nonrecyclable material, he has chosen to design the printer using types of metal. It is more costly, but he plans to set up a recycling program where parts from the printer can be reused in the production of future printers.
The material he chose is renewable but will increase costs with his recycling program.
The material he chose is nonrenewable and will increase costs with his recycling program.
The material he chose is nonrenewable and will increase costs with his recycling program.
The material he chose is renewable and is much better for the environment.
The material he chose is nonrenewable but can be used in future products to reduce costs. (correct)