https://freerepublic.com/tag/postrecycling/ en-us Wed, 25 May 2011 04:41:11 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2724685/posts Recycling By Ari Bussel Twice I encountered the same older lady on the bus from Jerusalem. It was late at night and she was returning carrying heavy bags. The bus driver later explained she is a regular. She would spend a few hours a day on the bus collecting bottles for recycling, thus supplementing her fixed income from the Israeli equivalent of Social Security. The bus driver continued: “We (the drivers) also do so (collect bottles) intermittently.” I was surprised for they usually enjoy a good salary, stable employment and various benefits. “Indeed,” he replied, “but half my salary goes... "Postcards from America - Postcards from Israel" https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2724685/posts#comment Wed, 25 May 2011 04:41:11 GMT