Nice idea - http://www.freecycle.org/ , here is the explanation - http://juliansimpson.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-to-reply-to-freecycle-offer.html

Why is recycling so important? The dirty truth behind our trash - https://www.zmescience.com/other/feature-post/why-is-recycling-so-important-the-dirty-truth-behind-our-trash/