When beginning to minimize waste during a construction project, what is the first action that should be taken?

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ADevelop a waste audit
BEstablish a waste tracking system
CImplement source reduction
DSet recycling goals

✓ Correct answer: C. Implement source reduction Answer: Implement source reduction Implementing source reduction is the first step in minimizing construction waste by preventing materials from becoming waste in the first place. Setting recycling goals, developing a waste audit, and establishing a waste tracking system are important but follow after initial waste reduction efforts have been addressed.

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