Question

the textile industry manufactures fabric. the industrys production methods, particularly those that involve dye, use a significant percentage of the worlds resources. hundreds of gallons of water and several pounds of dangerous chemicals are required to make one t - shirt. in order to reduce its environmental impact, industry leaders are trying new manufacturing methods. instead of using pure cotton, which is responsible for a quarter of the worlds pesticide use, they are mixing cotton with fabric made from recycled plastic goods. instead of using water - based dyes, some patterns are being transferred with heat, while others are digitally printed. the new methods are less efficient marketable hazardous tedious

Explanation:

The passage mentions that the new manufacturing methods are aimed at reducing environmental impact. Mixing cotton with recycled - plastic fabric reduces pesticide use and changing dyeing methods (heat - transfer and digital printing instead of water - based dyes) reduces the use of dangerous chemicals. This indicates that the new methods are less harmful or hazardous.

Answer:

C. hazardous