Abstract
This paper explains that recycling has been around for centuries, although only recently has the modern age made efforts to promote its benefits as a crucial element of a system meant to preserve the environment. The author points out that recycling not only decreases the amount of waste in landfills and incineration plants, but also, by reusing aluminum, paper, glass, plastics, and other materials, virgin materials, as well as production and energy costs can be saved. The paper relates that the United States is not the only country currently involved in recycling programs and describes programs in Germany, the United Kingdom, and the global recycling organization know as BIR.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Centuries of Recycling
Increasing Waste
Returning to Basics
Important Facts about Recycling
Facts about Paper Recycling
Benefits of Recycling
Myths about Recycling
Those against Recycling
Recent Declines
Problems in Germany
Recycling around the World
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The world has seen an increase in waste production over the past century due to increased population and technologic advances. The "average" American discards seven and a half pounds of garbage every day, and this garbage, the solid waste stream, goes mostly to landfills, where it is compacted and buried. As the waste stream continues to grow, so will the pressures on our landfills, our resources and our environment."

Tags:centuries, landfill, costs, germany, bir

Abstract
The ancient city of Beersheba or Beer Sheba, or Bir-al-Saba dates back to the days of King David and Solomon and beyond. The following paper gives a brief look into the ancient times.

Tags:beersheba, examination