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Recommended Resources: Today's recommended resources all evolve around the topic of "Climate Change and Recycling": http://www.ted.com/talks/mike_biddle#t-63366 Less than 10% of plastic trash is recycled — compared to almost 90% of metals — because of the massively complicated problem of finding and sorting the different kinds. Frustrated by this waste, Mike Biddle has developed a cheap and incredibly energy efficient plant that can, and does, recycle any kind of plastic. -- http://www.ted.com/talks/mundano_pimp_my_trash_cart#t-310427 *Heavy Brazilian accent; but totally inspiring talk!!! In Brazil, "catadores" collect junk and recyclables. But while they provide a vital service that benefits all, they are nearly invisible as they roam the streets. Enter graffiti artist Mundano, whose project has transformed these heroic workers' carts into things of beauty and a sense of humor.  -- http://www.t...