A cheese manufacturing plant utilizes portions of milk in the cheese-making process and sends the remainder of the milk into a nearby river. The cheese is sold at a reasonable price, where many consumers enjoy it at a very reasonable price. However, the milk waste pollutes the river, making it unusable for recreational use by local residents. This waste has an unpleasant odor, but it does not create a health hazard.

a. Evaluate the companys actions from a utilitarian perspective.

b. Evaluate the companys actions from a deontological perspective.