The city of Brooksville has seen a rise in littering in its downtown area despite increased fines and frequent cleanup efforts. In contrast, the neighbouring city of Maplewood implemented a community recycling program combined with public awareness campaigns, resulting in a 30% decrease in littering over the past year. To improve cleanliness in downtown Brooksville, the city council proposes launching a similar community recycling and awareness initiative.
Which of the following, if true, identifies a potentially serious drawback to the city council’s plan to launch a community recycling and awareness initiative in Brooksville?
A. Many residents of Brooksville are already actively participating in existing cleanup efforts.
B. The cost of implementing the recycling and awareness program is significantly higher than the current budget allows.
C. Maplewood’s population is smaller than Brooksville’s, making the recycling program easier to manage.
D. Some businesses in Brooksville have expressed support for the new initiative and are willing to contribute resources.
E. Previous attempts at public awareness campaigns in Brooksville have resulted in temporary behavioural changes.