Question

reducing the amount of things you purchase results in directly
i. reducing the amount of resources you consume
ii. reducing the amount of energy you use
iii. reducing the need for recycling efforts
i only
iii only
i and ii only
i and iii only

Explanation:

• Reducing purchased items directly cuts resource consumption (I is valid).
• Less purchasing does not directly reduce energy use, as energy can come from non-purchased sources (II is invalid).
• Fewer purchased items mean less waste, lowering recycling needs (III is valid).

Answer:

I and III only