The recycling recession

One more depressing data point emerges from the deepening recession. A bad economy, the New York Times reported on Monday, is bad for the economic viability of recycling programs.

Prices are collapsing for all kinds of commodities, so I guess it shouldn't be too surprising that prices are also collapsing for recycled goods. But there is a troubling implication buried inside Matt Richtel and… » Full Story on Salon.com