Which statement best describes the environmental outcomes of the four waste-management options: recycling, composting, incineration, and landfilling?

Which statement best describes the environmental outcomes of the four waste-management options: recycling, composting, incineration, and landfilling?

• A. Recycling reduces waste but does not affect emissions.
• B. Composting reduces waste but increases emissions.
• C. Landfilling generates methane.
• D. Incineration reduces waste and can generate energy but also produces emissions.

Answer: (D)