This book richly explores the issues surrounding recycling. It presents diversity of opinion on each topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. Does recycling save or waste resources? Is it necessary or unnecessary? What should we do with nuclear waste? Does electronics recycling pollute third world countries? Your readers will learn the answers to these and other essential questions. Essay sources include the Union of Concerned Scientists, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.