Multiple choice

What is the most helpful thing a consumer can do to make sure that more materials are recycled

  1. encourage friends to recycle their news papers

  2. carefully wash and sort all materials put out for recycling

  3. Write to legislators asking for mandating recycling

  4. buy products made from recycled materials whenever possible
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Buying products made from recycled materials creates a market demand for recycled goods, which is the most effective way to ensure that recycling programs remain viable and sustainable. While washing materials and encouraging others are helpful, market demand is the primary driver for the recycling industry.

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