Question

Why is it better to recycle plastic than to throw it in the trash?
A
Plastic takes a long time to break down.

B
Plastic can be made into drinking water.

C
Plastic can provide a habitat for animals.

D
Plastic cannot be brought to landfills.

Answers

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The correct answer is:

A. Plastic takes a long time to break down.

Recycling plastic is better than throwing it in the trash because plastic can take hundreds of years to decompose in landfills. By recycling, we reduce the amount of plastic waste and conserve resources, energy, and space in landfills.