Think Before You Toss "Summary" page 126 - 127

The first paragraph: "the writer explains that in the past there wasn't any more trash, but nowadays the trash is increasing from different materials such as machines and clothes. For example in United State the trash doubled for per person from 1920 to 2000".

The second paragraph: "the writer explains that he prefers to replace an items than repair it. Also, he gives an example of the companies that produce items. He also notes that it is better to buy new items from toasters to TVs, because of the complicated parts it has".

The third paragraph: "the writer explains our problem that we love disposable as busy people. The companies manufacture many kinds of disposable items because they know that we have to replace them. And the amount of trash will increase again.

The fourth paragraph: "the writer edifice that we are addicted to buying new things in different items. Also, there are many factors that help us to buy more. He gives an example of U.S that 18% of electronics are recycled and 80% go to the dump.

The fifth paragraph: "the writer thinks about the bad affects to the environment. He gives example of some governments that they requiring people to recycle materials. For example in U.K 60% of trash can be recycled. Even these all it's not enough to solve the environment problem.

The sixth paragraph: "the writer gives three solutions to reduce the amount of trash. He adds that we have repairing our possessions and change our spending habits which is better for us and the environment.