Great article, I've often thought that what you discovered was the truth (I'm an environmental scientist) and I have had the idea to research how recycling really works in Australia for some time now.
I suspect that the issue you have described here is exactly the same in Australia and you've motivated me to go out and take a look. This problem needs to be dealt with urgently. We really don't have time to ignore what is really going on.
RE: Recycling: The Evil Illusion