The Pollution Prevention Pays Program Was Initiated by Minnesota Mining

question 41

Multiple Choice

The Pollution Prevention Pays program was initiated by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3M) in 1975. Which of the following are actions that have been taken by 3M as part of this program?

• A) There has been less use of hazardous raw materials.
• B) Nanotechnology has replaced heavy metals used in production.
• C) Overall waste production has not increased, but stayed level through 1998.
• D) More than one of these choices are correct.
• E) Nanotechnology has replaced heavy metals used in production and nanotechnology has replaced heavy metals used in production.

Determine the impact of overhead expenses on pricing and profit.

Analyze and calculate the rate of mark-down necessary to achieve desired profit margins or break-even points.

Apply knowledge of cost, selling price, and profit to evaluate business decisions.

Interpret and apply terms of payment to ensure discounts are maximized.

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