A factory produces a waste substance when a particular chemical is manufactured. The substance pollutes groundwater in the town where the factory is located. This year the company began making more of the chemical because it was found to be useful in manufacturing a computer part. Recently, the company created a step-by-step plan for recovering the waste substance. As a result, the company was awarded a $100,000 government grant to buy the equipment to implement the plan. Which statement describes an effect of the economic incentive the company received? A: the company will be more productive when making chemicals.

B: the manufacturing process will make the town safer for residents.

C: the factory will be able to employ more of the town's residents.

D: the company will be able to develop a new method of manufacturing