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Making Effective Environmental Policy

Question 13 • EA Academy Civics 9

How could a local government reduce pollution?

Answer
A
by passing a law banning the use of biodegradable materials
B
by increasing the size of the landfills used to collect waste
C
by charging a fee if people bring their own bags to stores
D
by setting up a recycling program to help reuse plastics

Explanation

A recycling program lets plastics be collected and reused instead of becoming waste. This can reduce the amount of pollution caused by discarded plastics, so “setting up a recycling program to help reuse plastics” is the best choice. B only provides more landfill space, while A and C discourage practices that could help reduce waste.

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