In the United States,source Separation Facilities Differ from Materials-Recovery Facilities

question 90

Multiple Choice

In the United States,source separation facilities differ from materials-recovery facilities in all but which of the following?

• A) Source separation facilities are cheaper to start up and operate.
• B) Source separation facilities provide cleaner and more valuable recyclables.
• C) Source separation facilities produce less air and water pollution.
• D) Source separation facilities provide jobs for highly skilled labor.
• E) Source separation facilities save more energy and provide more jobs per unit of material recycled.

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