Question

Which of the following options is the correct combination of the 5R principle to deal with plastics?

• A. Rethink, Recycle, Reuse, Reduce, Refuse
• B. Reduce, Reuse, Research, Recycle, Recalibrate
• C. Reduce, Refuse, Reuse, Recycle, Recover
• D. Reduce, Rethink, Research, Recycle, Recover

Answer 1

The correct option is C Reduce, Refuse, Reuse, Recycle, Recover

Applying the 5 R's to deal with plastics and recycling strategies can positively impact the outcome significantly reducing the amount of waste generated.
In the 5R hierarchy, remember to treat recycling as a last resort after attempting to refuse, reduce and reuse.
But when all the four attempts are unsuccessful, we can go for 'recover'.