Question

the pie chart below shows municipal solid waste in the united states in 2017. based on the chart, which of the following actions would result in the greatest reduction of landfill volume?- recycling glass and metals- composting yard trimmings and food waste- incinerating wood, yard trimmings, and paper- reusing rubber, leather, and textiles

Explanation:

First, identify the total percentage of waste for each option's categories from the pie chart:

1. Recycling glass and metals: $4.2\% + 9.4\% = 13.6\%$
2. Composting yard trimmings and food waste: $13.1\% + 15.3\% = 28.4\%$
3. Incinerating wood, yard trimmings, and paper: $6.3\% + 13.1\% + 25.0\% = 44.4\%$
4. Reusing rubber, leather, and textiles: $9.7\%$

The largest total percentage corresponds to the greatest landfill volume reduction, as it removes the most waste from landfills.

Answer:

Incinerating wood, yard trimmings, and paper