Question

recycle. instead of throwing out old clothes in the trash when they no longer fit, you can donate these items to charity. also, consider donating items such as old musical instruments, toys, furniture, and eyeglasses. the same is true of old cell phones, which you can donate to people who may need a phone for emergency use and may not be able to afford it on their own. before deciding that something is destined for the landfill, try to get creative with worn-out items. for example, place a tattered yoga mat on the backseat of your car to protect the vehicles upholstery when you take your dog for a ride. schools often accept donations of egg cartons, plastic milk gallons, or popsicle sticks for arts and crafts projects, or you could do some craft projects with younger family members.

books and dvds can be given new life as well. consider registering for a trading service; many web sites offer users the option to list books or dvds that they have for trade in addition to books or dvds they want to receive in return. users can then swap their items and generally pay only shipping fees.

these are just a few examples that go beyond ordinary recycling to help the environment. a little creativity goes a long way, and it is important to consider the impact todays actions will have on future generations.

what is the authors purpose in writing this passage?

a to show readers that recycling is easy

b to inform readers of the many ways to recycle

c to persuade readers to purchase cloth grocery bags

d to explain to readers the importance of donating to charity

Explanation:

The passage lists various ways to recycle items like donating old things, using worn - out items creatively, and trading books/DVDs. It's not just about showing recycling is easy (A) as it gives multiple methods. It's not focused on persuading to buy cloth bags (C) or only about donating to charity (D). It's mainly informing about many recycling ways.

Answer:

B. to inform readers of the many ways to recycle