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Explanation:

To determine the main idea of paragraph 2 in "Environmental Choices: The Plastic Problem", we analyze each option:

• The first option compares solar power programs and plastic reduction urgency, which is likely not the focus of a paragraph about plastic waste.
• The second option about plastic waste increasing from the 1980s may describe a trend but not the main idea of a paragraph (unless the paragraph is specifically about historical growth, which is less likely for a "choices" - themed text).
• The third option, "Communities with recycling programs reduce plastic waste", aligns with the theme of "environmental choices" (recycling programs are a choice communities make) and addresses how to reduce plastic waste, which is relevant to the text’s title.
• The fourth option claims individuals seldom impact environmental problems, which contradicts the idea of "environmental choices" (implying individuals can choose to act).

Answer:

C. Communities with recycling programs reduce plastic waste.