Recycling?

I'm not sure if any of you have read this article written by NY Times Columnist John Tierney. The article, published in 1996, argues that the notion that recycling is a valuable endeavor happens to be one of the largest myths ever perpetuated by society and the media. Being a strong advocate of recyling, I approached this article critically. The article is certainly misleading at times and it makes comparisons that seem to offer little value to the discussion other than shock value. However, I found many of the facts presented in this article to be very disheartening and seemingly counter to much of what I'd heard before. Whether you agree with Tierney or not, this article raises many interesting concerns. Check it out if you get a chance.