Which of the following produces the most solid waste? (1) Agriculture (2) Nuclear Power Plants (3) Manufacturing (4) Packaging Industry

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(3) Manufacturing Explanation: Solid waste refers to solid or semisolid, non-soluble material such as agricultural refuse, demolition waste, industrial waste, mining residues, municipal garbage, and sewage sludge. It mainly results from manufacturing process such as that of factories, industries, mills, and mining operations. Some examples of solid wastes produced from manufacturing are: chemical solvents, paints, sandpaper, paper products, industrial byproducts, metals, and radioactive wastes.

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