Question

how can recycling materials lead to environmental sustainability? a. recycling materials helps decrease the amount of new materials taken from the environment. b. recycling materials helps increase the rate of carbon sequestration. c. by recycling materials, the amount of biomass available for energy purposes is increased. d. all of the above please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Recycling reduces new - material extraction, can contribute to carbon sequestration in some cases (e.g., recycling paper reduces deforestation which affects carbon sequestration), and can free up biomass for energy by reducing waste. All the given statements are valid ways recycling leads to environmental sustainability.

Answer:

D. All of the above