The document discusses recycling practices in several countries. It describes the 3R concept of reduce, reuse, and recycle. It provides details on recycling programs and rates in Malaysia, Sweden, and Taiwan. Sweden recycles 99% of domestic waste and imports waste from other countries to generate electricity. Taiwan's 4-in-1 recycling program initiated in 1997 increased recycling rates from 5.87% to over 60% in some areas, while daily household waste decreased from 1.14kg to 0.43kg.