From a very early age we were taught that recycling is considered “good” for the environment because it supposedly cuts down on waste, reduces pollution and saves resources. This mentality has led to the unchallenged acceptance of recycling, even though there is plenty of evidence suggesting that the process may sometimes produce more harm to the environment than doing nothing at all. “The Downside of Recycling” is a website that exposes the problems of recycling and provides alternative solutions for reducing waste.