Critics of recycling are most likely to claim:
A) It isn't worth the effort.
B) There is no solid-waste problem.
C) Incineration is the safest and most efficient way to dispose of solid wastes.
D) It doesn't make sense to recycle if it costs more than sending wastes to a landfill or an incinerator.
E) There is abundant landfill space in all areas.

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Critics of recycling often claim that it doesn't make sense to recycle if it costs more than sending wastes to a landfill or an incinerator. They prioritize economic concerns over environmental ones and argue that the benefits of recycling do not outweigh the costs. Other options (A, B, C, and E) are not supported by evidence and are contradicted by scientific research on solid waste management.

Critics of Recycling Are Most Likely to Claim