Can Recycling Be Bad for the Environment?
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 14:21
in Earth & Climate
(PhysOrg.com) -- By now, nearly everyone knows that it is important to recycle. It helps the environment. Even my six-year-old knows that. But what if it doesn't? While it seems pretty straightforward, in most cases, there are times when recycling can harm more than it helps. This is especially true when plastics are involved.