Which of the Following Would Reduce Municipal Solid Waste by the Greatest

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would reduce municipal solid waste by the greatest amount?

• A)Using paper towels whenever possible instead of sponges and rags
• B)Buying concentrated cleaning solutions and refilling smaller cleaning bottles at home
• C)Buying food products in individual serving containers whenever possible
• D)Using half as much toilet paper when you use the restroom

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