Recycling is an essential part of any comprehensive strategy to reduce "greenhouse" gases. Reducing waste slows global warming, conserves natural resources, saves energy and prevents pollution. MassRecycle, founded in 1989, is a statewide coalition of organizations and individuals committed to the environmental, social and economic benefits of reducing and recycling waste materials and increasing the use of recycled products. MassRecycle is a leader in the recycling community, a resource for over 500 members and a provider of educational programs. In the year 2000, recycling efforts in the state reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 14%; 22 trillion BTUs of energy were saved--enough to power 120, 000 homes for a year; water pollution was reduced by more than 9,000 tons, and acid rain-forming air pollution by more than 88,000 tons; 49% of Massachusetts homes recycled. This is a gradual process and it is hard work; you can help.