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'Reuse is better than recycling of materials'. Give reason to justify this statement.

Answer:

Reuse refers to the use of the same material again and again.

(i) In reuse of materials no energy is consumed and the resources are saved.

(ii) In recycling certain used materials are converted into other useful material.

(iii) In recycling of materials, energy is consumed and the resources may be wasted.

Thus, it can be said that reuse is better than recycling.