Question

which human activity contributes the most solid waste pollution in streams, oceans, and landfills?
a. using natural fertilizers on lawns
b. buying products packaged in disposable containers
c. combining leaves and grass clippings with paper products to use in composting
d. recycling glass, paper, and aluminum products

Explanation:

To determine the human activity contributing most to solid waste pollution in streams, oceans, and landfills, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Using natural fertilizers on lawns. Natural fertilizers are biodegradable and do not contribute significantly to solid waste pollution.
• Option B: Buying products packaged in disposable containers. Disposable containers (like plastic bottles, food packaging) are often non - biodegradable or take a long time to decompose. When these products are discarded, they end up in landfills, and through runoff or improper disposal, they can also enter streams and oceans, contributing heavily to solid waste pollution.
• Option C: Combining leaves, grass clippings, and paper products for composting. Composting is a way to recycle organic waste, and these materials are biodegradable and do not contribute to solid waste pollution in the same way as disposable containers.
• Option D: Recycling glass, paper, and aluminum products. Recycling reduces the amount of waste that would otherwise go to landfills or pollute water bodies, so it does not contribute to solid waste pollution.

Answer:

B. buying products packaged in disposable containers