Green Warrior Class 5 Responsible Consumption and Production

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In the 5 Rs of sustainability (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle), why is "Refuse" considered the most effective step for the environment?

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A Because it is the easiest word to remember.
B Because it prevents waste from ever being created by saying "no" to unnecessary items like plastic straws.
C Because refusing to do homework saves paper.
D Because it means you should never buy anything ever again.

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Answer: B. Because it prevents waste from ever being created by saying "no" to unnecessary items like plastic straws.

Answer: (B)
Simple Explanation: Recycling still uses energy to melt things down, but Refusing stops the problem at the start. If you don't take the plastic bag, the factory doesn't need to make a new one to replace it!

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In the 5 Rs of sustainability (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle), why is "Refuse" considered the most effective step for the environment?

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