Which of the Following Methods of Reducing the Amount of Trash

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods of reducing the amount of trash society generates is most likely to be efficient?

• A) A mandatory recycling program
• B) A completely voluntary recycling program
• C) A "trash tax"
• D) Landfills and incinerators

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