One way to deal with the creation of solid wastes begins with the question "How can we avoid producing so much solid waste?" This approach is called ____.

A. waste reduction
B. waste recycling
C. secondary pollution prevention
D. primary pollution prevention
E. integrated waste management


Answer: A

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