Most of my memories growing up revolved around being
outside-running, playing, and exploring from dusk until dawn. We spent our weekends
at my grandparents' lake cabin. I have vivid memories of my grandfather
crushing hundreds of aluminum cans and loading them in his car each Sunday to
bring them into the aluminum recycling plant for what was probably pennies in
return. Recycling was not the buzz word it is today. However, in our family we
knew not to throw cans or bottles in the trash. Now with curbside recycling