Which activity generally requires specialized recycling facilities, rather than being a simple household conservation practice?
Industrial reprocessing of discarded plastics, glass and metals into new raw materials
Industrial recycling uses sorting, cleaning and processing equipment to convert discarded materials into raw materials. Individuals contribute by separating and collecting waste; reducing consumption, reusing items and choosing biodegradable materials are direct household actions.
| List I (Resources) | List II (Examples) |
|---|---|
| (a) Personal resources | (i) Social ties, friendship |
| (b) Compeer resources | (ii) House, equipment |
| (c) Community resources | (iii) Solar energy, united nations |
| (d) Family resources | (iv) Creativity, knowledge |
| (v) Banks, schools |