In 2008, Americans Recycled and Composted 83 Million Tons of Packaging

question 28

Multiple Choice

In 2008, Americans recycled and composted 83 million tons of packaging waste. This is equivalent to a recycling rate of _______%.

• A) 3
• B) 10
• C) 32
• D) 67
• E) 100

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Definitions:

Externalities

Economic side effects or consequences of industrial or commercial activity that affect other parties without being reflected in the costs of the goods or services involved.

Injunctions

Court orders requiring an individual, group, or organization to do or refrain from doing a particular act.

Externalities

Externalities are indirect effects of economic activities on third parties, which can be either positive or negative.

Negative Externality

A situation where a third party is adversely affected by the outcome of a transaction or activity between others, not compensated by those causing the impact.