In recent years, there has been growing concern about the overuse of plastic bottles, which, according to environmental studies, can take hundreds of years to decompose, contributes significantly to pollution, and leads to the destruction of ecosystems. Finding a solution to this crisis, many communities are implementing recycling programs that not only encourage the proper disposal of plastic but also educate the public on the environmental impacts of their choices.
Which of the following sentences, if added to the end of the paragraph above, would most effectively strengthen the argument presented about the need for change regarding plastic bottle usage?