Instead of Purchasing a Cheap New Car Every 5 Years

question 32

Multiple Choice

Instead of purchasing a cheap new car every 5 years and trading in the old one,a person buys a new,well-built car every 15 years,repairs it as needed,and then trades it in for a new one.This approach saves the person money,reduces the overall impact on the environment,and illustrates the value of___________ .

• A)recycling
• B)source reduction
• C)composting
• D)a life-cycle analysis

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