Which statement is not a key principle for transitioning to a low-waste society?

A. Economic growth and free markets reduce waste.
B. Everything is connected.
C. There is no "away."
D. Polluters and producers should pay for the wastes they produce.
E. We can mimic nature by reusing, recycling, and composting.


Answer: A

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