A company's product cannot be sold beyond 12 months from the date of manufacture.

returned for neutralization.

Options Breakdown:

A. Reuse: Reusing products implies they can be used again in their current form, which is not the case here.

B. Remanufacturing: This involves disassembling and rebuilding products, which is not mentioned.

C. Recovery: Recovery involves the process of retrieving and neutralizing hazardous materials to prevent harm, fitting the scenario described.

D. Refurbishing: Refurbishing typically involves minor repairs and improvements to used products, not neutralizing hazardous materials.

Correct Answer Justification: The scenario describes a recovery process where the hazardous material in the product is managed to ensure safety and compliance.

References:

Hazardous materials management literature

Reverse logistics and product recovery studies