Question

question 7 (3 points)how does recycling help reduce pollution?○ it saves raw materials and conserves natural resources by reducing the need to produce items from new resources○ it reduces the number of trips a household needs to make to the store by reducing the need to buy new items○ it saves money that we can invest in the environment because it reduces the number of new items we need

Explanation:

Recycling cuts down on the extraction, processing, and manufacturing of new raw materials, which are major sources of pollution (like emissions, waste, and habitat disruption). The other options focus on secondary benefits (shopping trips, cost savings) rather than direct pollution reduction.

Answer:

It saves raw materials and conserves natural resources by reducing the need to produce items from new resources