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The city council recently enacted a ban on single-use plastic bags. The council claimed the ban would significantly reduce litter in local waterways. However, studies in cities with similar bans show that plastic bag litter in waterways decreased by only 3% while overall litter increased as residents switched to heavier plastic bags that are equally problematic. Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the council's claim?

Some residents have begun using reusable cloth bags since the ban took effect. The 3% reduction in plastic bag litter represents tens of thousands of bags annually. Heavier plastic bags fragment into microplastics at a faster rate than single-use bags in aquatic environments. The city council consulted environmental experts before enacting the ban.

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Heavier plastic bags fragment into microplastics at a faster rate than single-use bags in aquatic environments.

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