Which set of materials was targeted for recycling?

• A. Plastics, Glass, and Paper
• B. Plastics, Metal, and Glass
• C. Paper, Glass, and Aluminum
• D. Wood, Plastic, and Paper

Answer: (A)

This question is about which materials are commonly targeted by curbside recycling programs. Plastics, glass, and paper are the core streams many communities collect because they can be turned back into usable products: plastics are melted and remolded, glass is melted and reformed into new containers or products, and paper is pulped to make new paper goods. Metals like aluminum or steel are recycled too, but they’re often handled in separate streams or require different processing, and wood isn’t usually part of standard curbside recycling due to processing and market limitations. So plastics, glass, and paper best reflect what most programs actively target for recycling.