Allen Hershkowitz

In the following viewpoint, Allen Hershkowitz argues that recycling and using recycled materials in manufacturing processes produce less pollution than using raw materials. Recycling creates fewer air and water pollutants, he contends, and consumes less energy than manufacturing aluminum, glass, paper, and some plastics from virgin materials. Hershkowitz is a senior scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council, which published the report “Too Good to Throw Away,” from which this viewpoint is excerpted.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to Hershkowitz, why do paper recycling mills emit less pollution than virgin paper mills?
2. What evidence does the author present to support his contention that garbage trucks cause more pollution than recycling trucks?
3. What percentage of paper made in the United States is produced from trees planted on tree plantations"

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