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ABurning waste to recover energy
BRecycling waste after it is formed
CTreating effluent before disposal
DPreventing waste, not cleaning it later
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Preventing waste, not cleaning it later
Preventing waste at the start is better than treating or cleaning it after it has been created.
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