Penn and Teller have a fantastic episode of their show that explains why and how recycling is a waste of time, energy, and resources. This has always been intuitive to me, and I don't know anyone else who has openly and explicitly rejected recycling like I have. I usually get diry looks when I tell people, but now I've got evidence that I've been right all along.
(Warning: vulgar language ahead.)
Except for aluminum cans, recycling is basically a scam.
(HT: The Agitator and Geeks Are Sexy.)