Document 1: A proposed city ordinance aims to reduce plastic waste by banning single-use plastic bags and implementing a 5-cent charge on paper bags. Document 2: A study from a neighboring city, which enacted a similar ban and paper bag fee two years ago, shows a 70% reduction in plastic bag usage but also a 15% increase in paper bag consumption, and a 5% increase in municipal waste collection costs due to heavier paper bags. Which of the following can be inferred from the two documents?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
The neighboring city's experience shows a 70% reduction in plastic bag usage, while paper bag use only increased by 15%. This suggests a significant shift to alternatives, most likely reusable bags, which are neither plastic nor paper.