The Best Way for Us to Be More Efficient and to Decrease

question 30

Multiple Choice

The best way for us to be more efficient and to decrease our impact on natural resources is to

• A) Consume less energy and materials in the first place
• B) Sort all recyclable materials before disposal
• C) Reuse manufactured items such as shopping bags or clothing
• D) Export more materials than we import
• E) Make sure we don't litter and to recycle our paper and plastics

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Definitions:

Folkway

Norms for routine or casual interaction that are not morally significant but shape daily behavior.

Cooperation

The action of working together towards common goals or interests, often resulting in mutual benefits.

Material Culture

The physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture, including artifacts, buildings, and landscapes.

Non-material Culture

The intangible elements of culture, such as beliefs, practices, norms, and values that influence the way members of a society live and interact.