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RECYCLING - Good or bad?

Yes, we all know the benefits of recycling, save on landfill space, renewable resource etc BUT what about the downsides? Extra costs, less quality etc. (These costs are huge by the way - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recycle#Criticism)

So do they weigh each other out, or is one more significant?
  • Large Scale
    Even if it is costly on a larger level, those costs should just be considered an investment of the future of earth. If we don't recycle as much as we can, the plant will die off quicker. I know it is slowly dieing anyway, but if we continue to advance in things such as our system for recycling, we may be able to stop or even reverse much of the damage our race has already done.
    66%  Voted for by Wolf of Roses, impatient-woman.
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  • WELL...
    On a personal level, recycling is really easy and relatively cost-effective.

    Recyclables in yellow bin, rubbish in red and the story ends there.

    But when it gets away from me and onto a mass scale?
    I really don't know. As much as I want everyone to recycle, I understand the huge costs behind it. Some companies really cannot afford to spend the extra money just because it's good for the environment.

    So those who can afford it, should recycle. Those who can't don't. Is the world going to be saved if we do that? Probably not. More companies will claim that they can't afford it.

    But should we spend now to save for the future?

    WELL..... THAT'S MY BIT......
    Voted for by tfry.
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