Question

What is the 3R approach?

• A. Reduce, Remove and Reuse
• B. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
• C. Reuse, Replenish and Remove
• D. Reduce, Remove and Replenish

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

The 3R approach for the management of wastes includes Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. One can reduce the amount of solid waste at the source itself. One can reuse the materials for some other useful purposes, before recycling or disposing them off. Used and discarded materials like plastic, glass, paper and metal can be sent to the respective industries, where they can be converted into other useful products.