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Is Recycling Worth the Effort?

Is Recycling Worth the Effort?

Update: 2015-01-282
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The value of recycling depends on the material in question and whether all hidden costs and benefits go into the analysis. David Biello reports


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Is Recycling Worth the Effort?

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