Very interesting link there to Lord of the rings. The connotations in the book relate to so many aspects of human nature and life. Recycling is a gimmick in a lot of ways I don't trust our local recycling actually do as they say. If they did then packaging would all be recycled by now or even biodegradable or non existent as we would recycle our own containers. Best way it to reuse what you can yourself as these in charge will not change. I have written many letters to MP's about packaging and recycling and honestly they don't give a toss!