] The DVDs can be re-molded into other products if they are
] recycled, he said. Customers can mail their used DVDs to
] GreenDisk, a company that recycles old DVDs. Flexplay
] will cover the cost of recycling the discs. It's also
] working to get a collection or drop-off process in place,
] so people could avoid the cost of mailing in their old
] EZ-Ds.
]
] "You could save up a year's worth of Flexplay discs and
] then drop it off once," LeBlanc said, comparing the
] process to dropping off aluminum cans at a recycling
] facility. "As we broaden our retail and distribution
] opportunities for the product, we will also broaden our
] collection points."

And exactly how many people do you know that really do recycle, even though collection points are common, and curbside recycling is commonly available? Just how many people are going to bother putting them in the mail (regardless if they have to pay for postage or not) or saving up a year's worth and taking them somewhere? Face it - these are going to get thrown away.

Wired News: Disposable DVDs Go to the Dumps