A factory in the U.S. makes carpets. All of the waste materials are sent to the local landfill. The factory generates a large amount of heat but it is vented directly to the atmosphere. Which of these terms best describes the waste approach at this factory?
A. status quo
B. resource exchange network
C. industrial ecosystem
D. biomimicry
Answer: A
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