PLZ HELP M Passage 1
The Benefits of Local Recycling Programs
Natural resources are getting exhausted faster than we are prepared for, especially with the boom in technology. It is clear by now that resources are not limitless and need to be used with caution. However, technology has also enabled us to come up with ways to recycle products that would have otherwise been sent to landfills and incinerators. Recycling is environment friendly and helps in protecting natural resources. Reusing waste materials turns out to be cheaper and helps in saving money. There are various local recycling programs that operate in the United States. These programs function at the state and neighborhood levels. In these programs, all recyclable products are collected and sent to a recovery facility, where they are processed. These products include plastic, batteries, household waste, and so on. After being processed, they are used to manufacture recycled goods. These recycling programs are also meant to generate awareness. They encourage people to buy goods that contain recycled materials. Recycled goods contain recyclable materials, which maintain the recycle loop. These programs have become popular as they are effective and accessible to most people.

Passage 2
Scope for Improvement
Recycling is an effective way to save resources that are depleting at a fast rate. Recycling has become extremely popular in the United States. Many programs have been initiated at local levels to ensure that everyday waste is managed and recycled so that environmental resources can be conserved. This waste includes items of daily use, such as plastic, egg cartons, glass, tires, and so on. These programs collect waste materials from people and sort them out. After this, the materials are taken to a recovery center, where they are processed and converted into recycled products. However, these recycling programs are new and face several problems. One limitation of these programs is that not all the recyclables are collected because the programs have limited means. This means that people from different communities and localities need to be aware of the materials that are collected in these recycling programs. Also, the price of the recycled products depends on the market. The cost of recycled products depends on the demand and supply of the products in the United States and in the world. As the demand for recycled products goes up, the prices increase, which makes these products costly and inaccessible to common people. Often, the recycled products do not necessarily contain recycled materials, making it difficult to maintain the chain of recycling while being cost effective. However, despite these limitations, these programs have been successful in generating awareness on recycling.
What piece of information from passage 1 is different from passage 2?
A.
Glass is cheaper when it is made out of recycled glass.
B.
Recycled products are always cheaper than non-recycled ones.
C.
Various recycling programs operate at the state and local levels.
D.
Local programs encourage people to recycle products.