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Q: What do all of the previous civilizations that practiced recycling have in common?
A: They're extinct.

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Sep 06, 2010
Jenny Sudweeks rated it: 3 of 5 stars
My whole life I have been cheap and/or thrifty and/or frugal and/or a non-consumer. So most of the things he was suggesting, I am already doing. Also, the book is a little out of date. So not terribly helpful for me, but maybe for others. Or perhaps he could do a second edition?
Oct 26, 2009
Kristen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
i super-love william rathje. his garbage project is a true modern day archaeological dig, which gives him great insight into consumption.
Sep 12, 2008
Moony rated it: 1 of 5 stars
Save yourself the time and read the summary offered here. It says the same thing, but in 191 fewer pages.
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