According to the Fundamental Balance Equation, How Can M, Raw

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to the fundamental balance equation, how can M, raw materials and energy extracted from the environment, be reduced?

• A) Reduce G, the amount of goods produced
• B) Reduce R_p, residuals from producers
• C) Increase (R^r_p + R^r_c), recyclables from both consumers and producers
• D) All of the above are a method of reducing M

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