Question

1. for questions 1 - 6, read each passage and then choose the best answer to the accompanying questions. answer the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage(s). passage to reduce the amount of plastic and other materials that are discarded, zero waste grocery stores are opening across the nation. these encourage the use of reusable containers to cut down on the amount consumers are throwing away. customers bring their own containers to fill, purchasing anything from dried fruit to baking mix to honey to liquid soap. by putting the products directly in their own containers, consumers cut down on the copious amounts of foam trays, plastic wrap, clamshells, and even grocery bags that are used once and then trashed. however, zero waste of packaging does not mean zero waste overall. without the preserving effects of plastic or tin cans, food expires more quickly and must be disposed of it not sold in time. stores must make judicious decisions in their effort to truly be zero waste.

Explanation:

The passage describes the rise of zero - waste grocery stores which encourage reusable containers to reduce packaging waste. While this is a good step, it also points out that without plastic or tin can preservation, food spoils faster. Overall, the initiative of zero - waste grocery stores is a new approach in the effort to reduce waste.

Answer:

D. New