What are the three R's of recycling?

• A. Reduce reuse and recycle
• B. Reuse reduce and recycle
• C. Reduce recycle and reuse
• D. Recycle reduce and reuse

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is understanding the waste hierarchy and the order of actions that best reduce environmental impact. The best answer lists Reduce, reuse and recycle in that sequence, which reflects the widely taught priority: first cut down what you use, then reuse items whenever possible, and only then recycle what’s left. Reducing is most effective because it prevents waste in the first place, saving resources and energy. Reusing keeps items out of the waste stream and avoids new manufacturing. Recycling recovers materials to make new products, but it still requires processing and energy, so it’s less preventive than reducing or reusing. The other phrasings mix up the order or omit a term, so they don’t convey the same priority and won’t align with the standard approach.