Question

When we use the carry bags given along with a branded T-shirt, we are using the principle of

• A. Reduce for managing resources
• B. Reuse for managing resources
• C. Recycle for managing resources
• D. Revive for managing resources

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Reuse for managing resources

The correct option is: B.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. We can collect and use materials again and again instead of dumping them.
2. Reuse does not cost any energy.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. This means to minimize the use of exhaustible natural resources and also to lessen the use of harmful materials.
2. We can reduce the consumption of electricity by switching off the fans and lights when we are not using them.
3. We can use more renewable energy.
4. We can repair the leaky taps to save unnecessary loss of water.
5. So, when we use the carry bags given along with a branded T-shirt, we are not using the principle of Reduce for managing resources.

Option C:

1. Without dumping the materials that are potentially harmful to the environment we can recycle them to get the base material.
2. We can recycle plastic, paper, glass, and metal items instead of synthesizing them.
3. To recycle the items first they are needed to be collected separately from other garbage.

Option D:

1. When we use the carry bags given along with a branded T-shirt, we are not Reviving for managing resources.
2. Natural resources once depleted cannot be revived back.

Final answer: When we use the carry bags given along with a branded T-shirt, we are using the principle of reuse for managing resources.