One solution to the problem of our overflowing landfills is to burn plastic objects instead of burying them. What would be some of the advantages and disadvantages of this practice?

A) disadvantage: toxic air pollutants; advantage: reduced landfill volume
B) disadvantage: loss of vital petroleum-based resource; advantage: generation of electricity
C) disadvantage: discourages recycling; advantage: provides new jobs
D) all of the above


D

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What will be an ideal response?

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