Concept:
The "Waste Hierarchy" is a conceptual framework for sustainable resource management.
• It prioritizes actions based on their environmental impact.
• The 3Rs are the foundation of this hierarchy.
Step 1: Defining the first R: Reduce.
Reduction involves consuming less and minimizing the initial generation of waste.
This is the most preferred method in the hierarchy.
Step 2: Defining the second R: Reuse.
Reuse (or Redistribution) involves using items multiple times for their original or new purposes.
This prevents items from entering the waste stream prematurely.
Step 3: Defining the third R: Recycle.
Recycle (or Recovery) involves processing waste materials into new products.
This is the final step before disposal/landfilling.
Final Answer: (A)