Voluntary Recycling Is Available in Many Parts of the Country

Multiple Choice

Voluntary recycling is available in many parts of the country. If citizens of these areas have collected recyclable material at home, they can bring it to a recycling center. These materials reduce landfill space, reduce the need for virgin material extraction, and provide an inexpensive input in many production processes. The information in this question suggests what about areas without voluntary recycling?

A) Externalities exist.
B) There is mandatory recycling.
C) Raw materials are less expensive.
D) The cost of production is higher.
E) Nothing.