An owner of a crematory has returned from a seminar on environmentalism and wishes to act responsibly in this area. Which action will accomplish this purpose?

• A. Increase Emissions to Improve Efficiency
• B. Ignore Local Regulations
• C. Eliminate Undesirable Processing Odors
• D. Cut Maintenance Budgets

Answer: (C)

Reducing environmental impact is shown by taking concrete steps to minimize odor and pollution from operations. For a crematory, eliminating undesirable processing odors directly addresses a common environmental and community concern, signaling responsible stewardship. It reflects applying odor-control measures, proper maintenance, and adherence to environmental permits and standards.

Increasing emissions would worsen the environmental footprint and likely violate limits. Ignoring local regulations is unsafe and unlawful. Cutting maintenance budgets can lead to equipment failures, greater emissions, and more odors, undermining safety and compliance. So, removing odors from processing is the action that best demonstrates environmental responsibility.