Whenever I go to my mom's place, I always try to set aside recyclable items, but they always seem to end up in the trash when I'm not looking. I've encouraged my friends to give a damn about recycling since I started studying environmental science in high school, but it's sometimes harder to convince earlier generations to get into the habit. At least people are becoming more aware of the importance of helping the environment on an individual basis - even if some people still need a kick in the butt to get started.