Which of the following actions would not reduce the per capita generation of solid waste?
A. installation of waste-to-energy incinerators
B. recycling paper and plastic bottles
C. composting kitchen scraps and yard waste
D. reducing the volume of product packaging
E. reusing items such as shopping bags and clothing
Answer: A. installation of waste-to-energy incinerators
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