French author Flore Berlingen takes an in-depth look at issues surrounding recycling

Recycling is now so rooted in our daily lives that it can sometimes be a bit of a smokescreen, potentially leading us to consume more throwaway items. Photo: AFP

While it may be indispensable, recycling is now so rooted in our daily lives that it can sometimes be a bit of a smokescreen, potentially leading us to consume more throwaway items.

From greenwashing to the myth of the infinitely recyclable, and biased consumer information, French author Flore Berlingen takes an in-depth look at the issue in her book Recyclage le grand enfumage (Recycling:The Smokescreen Of Waste).