Most people want to live in a world free of garbage. But the amount of stuff people throw away each day clogs landfills. Burned garbage pollutes the environment, harming it for present and future populations on Earth. Recycling can help. But people need to know how to go about this important practice to ensure that objects placed in recycling bins are being used to make new products. Part of the Making a Difference series, Getting Smart About Recycling tells readers about the many ways they can reduce, reuse, and recycle to make Earth a healthier place for everyone.