Environmental Issues: Recycling
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- The Past, Present and Future of Recycling
Recycling's up, but so is trash.
Overview - Despite the growing popularity of recycling, it's being outpaced by the volume of garbage we produce.
- Too Good To Throw Away
Recycling's Proven Record
Report - A report detailing the environmental benefits of recycling and addressing the claims of a small but vocal chorus of special interests that have tried to cast doubt on its value.
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