Which of the following best matches the description?Reducing the amount of solid waste generated by preventing its production or limiting the amount produced.

A. mass burn
B. NIMBY
C. disposable
D. recycling
E. mulch
F. municipal solid waste
G. source reduction
H. forced consumption
I. incineration
J. municipal landfill


Answer: G

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