Read the excerpt:
Recycling one aluminium can saves about ninety-five percent of the energy needed to make a new one from raw ore. Even so, many cans still end up in landfill. Cities that provide separate bins and clear instructions collect far more material than those that do not. Experts say that convenience, rather than public opinion, is the biggest factor in whether people recycle.
What helps cities collect more recyclable material?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Separate bins and clear instructions
- Step 1: Find the relevant detail in the text: "Cities that provide separate bins and clear instructions collect far more".
- Step 2: This detail answers the question directly.
Answer
Separate bins and clear instructions.
Why not the others: "Higher taxes" is not supported by the text; "Fewer cans" is not supported by the text; "Closing landfills" is not supported by the text.
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