What does ABC aim to avoid by using recycled materials?

• A. Environmental contamination and legal penalties.
• B. Higher export duties.
• C. Shortage of raw materials for concrete.
• D. Increased maintenance costs.

Answer: (A)

Using recycled materials centers on reducing environmental risk and staying compliant with regulations. By choosing recycled materials, ABC lowers the chance that waste handling and production could contaminate the environment, which in turn reduces the likelihood of fines or other legal penalties from regulatory bodies. This reflects a risk-management approach: proactively addressing environmental impacts to avoid costly penalties and damage to reputation.

Export duties are set by trade policy and aren’t directly influenced by material choices in production. While recycling can help with material supply, that’s not the main aim described. Maintenance costs and the durability of recycled materials can vary, but the core objective here is to minimize environmental contamination and avoid penalties.