Deseret Industries etc.

The concept of recycling has great appeal. Unfortunately, though, much of the recycling these days ends up consuming more energy and resources than it generates. (See HERE and HERE and HERE) The notion may warm the heart, but it often is worse for the environment that it is intended to protect.

However, there are fantastic exceptions to this general rule. Take for instance the several nationwide or regional organizations that not only recycle items like clothing, furniture, appliances, electronics, yard tools, etc., but who provide jobs and inexpensive items for the poor, such as:

It is hard to beat the good they are doing in the world.