Recycle, reduce, reuse, rethink

Examines steel and its various products, how it is recycled and reused, and what governments, industries, and communities are doing to promote the recycling and redistributing of steel products in order to avoid waste.

Describes how paper is recycled, what kind of paper products can be recycled, the importance of recycling paper to the environment, and different ways that people can reduce waste.

Describes the history of plastics and the importance to the environment of recycling plastic products and reducing waste.

Describes the recycling of aluminum products and why it is important to do so.

Presents a study of how glass is recycled and how recycling conserves the nation's natural resources and provides information on products made from recycled glass and government regulations.