Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
“Green” Posts, Real Waste: The Refill Trend and Its Blind Spots
Refill stations and “bring-your-own” culture are spreading fast—from shampoo bars to coffee cups—yet local waste teams say the trash problem is not shrinking as quickly as people think. One reason is “wish-cycling”: (1) __________ items into recycling bins because they feel recyclable, even when they are not. Another is the flood of cheap “eco” products that break after a few uses, pushing households back to throwaway habits over time.
To reduce confusion, the city has published an (2) __________ for sorting common packaging at home. It focuses on labels people often misread, such as “biodegradable,” “compostable,” and “recyclable,” which do not always mean the same thing. Officials also ask residents to avoid (3) __________ food containers before checking if local facilities can actually process them.
Online clips (4) __________ as “zero-waste proof” may skip the messy details: water use, shipping, and how long an item lasts. If you are unsure, hotline staff can direct callers (5) __________ verified drop-off points in your district. The most effective change is not perfection—it is the ability to (6) __________ to one realistic habit and repeat it.
