Which is the correct waste hierarchy, from best to worst?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Prevention, reuse, recycling, recovery, disposal
- Step 1: The best option is not to create waste at all. Step 2. Landfill and disposal are last resorts. Answer: Prevention, reuse, recycling, recovery, disposal. Why not the others: The other orders put disposal or recovery ahead of prevention.
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