Many concerned citizens oppose using incinerators to burn waste because
A) It undermines waste reduction strategies like reduce and reuse
B) They must burn a lot of trash to maintain profitability
C) Incineration encourages waste
D) They emit pollutants
E) All of these answers

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All of the given answers are correct. Incineration can undermine waste reduction strategies like "reduce and reuse" because it creates a false sense of security that all waste can be burned. Incinerators must burn a lot of trash to maintain profitability, which leads to a higher demand for waste. Incineration can also encourage waste generation because it creates a perception that waste is an inexhaustible resource. Finally, incinerators emit pollutants such as dioxins, furans, and heavy metals which can be harmful to human health and the environment.

Many Concerned Citizens Oppose Using Incinerators to Burn Waste Because