Of the following behaviors, the one that runs counter to the three principles of sustainability is

A. recycling of materials.
B. reusing materials.
C. producing and consuming anything people are willing to buy.
D. initiating a tree planting drive in your community.
E. relying more on renewable sources of energy.


Answer: C

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