According to the text, which of the following levels of waste minimization produces the greatest minimization of waste?
A) waste prevention and reduction
B) recycle and reuse
C) waste treatment
D) waste disposal
E) waste remarketing

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Waste prevention and reduction involves reducing waste at the source and minimizing the amount of waste generated in the first place. This produces the greatest minimization of waste because it eliminates the need to manage or dispose of waste altogether. Recycle and reuse, waste treatment, and waste disposal all still involve some level of waste management, which can still have negative impacts on the environment and human health. Waste remarketing may involve finding different uses for waste, but it still does not eliminate the problem of waste generation.

According to the Text, Which of the Following Levels of Waste