Mr. Dumke,
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Perhaps John Tierney’s article from the New York Times entitled “Recycling Is Garbage” is taboo due to the overwhelming amount of public outcry, but continuing the “garbage crisis” hysteria only makes it worse. I would just like for the media to inform the public about the misconceptions of the fundamental energy and cost savings of recycling.
In an article from abetterearth.org it mentions a logical alternative to the issue: “Another way to cut down on waste would be to nix the flat-fee system for waste disposal most cities currently employ and begin charging consumers per pound–sometimes called a ‘pay-as-you-throw’ system. The idea is that if consumers know they’ll be charged for waste by the pound, they’ll be more careful in selecting how their goods are packaged, they’ll look to reuse reusable goods, and, where beneficial, yes, they’ll be more likely to recycle.” (www.abetterearth.org/subcategory.php/217.html).
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