Question

question 12 of 34
many cities are working to reduce waste by finding new uses for garbage.
which action could help a city reduce landfill waste?
a. providing plastic trash bags to residents
b. providing discarded building supplies to residents
c. building new incinerators
d. downsizing recycling facilities

Explanation:

Providing plastic trash - bags increases waste. Building new incinerators just changes the form of waste disposal and may have environmental impacts. Downsizing recycling facilities reduces waste - recycling capacity. Providing discarded building supplies for reuse can reduce landfill waste.

Answer:

B. Providing discarded building supplies to residents