Question

Which of the following acts contains provisions that attempt to reduce the amount of pollution at the point of origin, rather than mitigating the damage caused by the production and release of pollutants into the environment? A. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) B. Superfund Act Comprehensive Environmental Response, C. Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) D. Clean Water Act Pollution Prevention Act

Answer 1

The correct option is: Pollution Prevention Act

Step-by-step explanation:

The Pollution Prevention Act of United States of America established a national policy that is implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency. It includes the reduction or prevention of pollution at the source whenever possible.

This act focuses on attracting the attention of public, industry, and the government towards reducing pollution by incorporating cost-effective changes in the use of raw materials, operation and production.