Question

question 14 of 25 how does recycling contribute to sustainability? a. it increases the efficiency of manufacturing plants. b. it ensures that resources will be replenished naturally. c. it reduces consumer demand for the resource. d. it allows the resource to be reused indefinitely.

Explanation:

Recycling involves collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. This allows resources to be reused multiple - times, which is a key aspect of sustainability. Option A is about manufacturing plant efficiency and not directly about sustainability through recycling. Option B is incorrect as recycling doesn't ensure natural resource replenishment. Option C is wrong because recycling doesn't reduce consumer demand; it provides an alternative source of materials.

Answer:

D. It allows the resource to be reused indefinitely.