B.J. Murrey - World Orphans, Central America

Ok, so if you know much about me, you know how much I am AGAINST recycling. Yes, that's really true. I hate recycling. I have long since prostelytized people of the evils of recycling, always receiving the same replys "No that can't be..." In case I haven't made it to you yet, here's what I have said:

• Recycled products are more expensive (think about it)
• Recycled products are often less durable (just like reheated doesn't taste the same)
• Recycling does NOT save rain forests (it is illegal to cut down virgin forest for consumables)
• Recycling IS a scam (increased taxes / costs for programs producing lesser results)

Yes, these are verifiable facts. Yes, I have done the research. Though, as often is the case when I share things that aren't common knowledge, I don't always do the best job articulating precisely the point I am trying to demonstrate from the facts presented. Well, thank God someone finally did it for me as it relates to recycling. And the irony of it is, it TOTALLY relates to the Thanksgiving & Christmas holidays, which is why I am posting it here (and because I loathe recycling).

This video linked here is the "hook" portion of the 20 minute long video you can get by going to the website Story of Stuff. It's absolutely fascinating to hear what this says, and you won't be sorry for watching it, I promise.

Trash isn't the problem. Lack of natural resources isn't the problem either. Consumerism IS the problem - one that is perpetuated by Americans engorging themselves and their homes on the succulent mammon.offered in the world marketplace. Watch the video and leave me a comment of agreement or disagreement. Enjoy!