WASTE RECYCLING PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, BECAUSE IT AVOIDS THE DEPLETION OF VALUABLE NATURAL RESOURCES AND REDUCES THE POTENTIAL OF ADDING CONTAMINANTS IN THE AIR, SOIL, OR WATER. SPECIALIST BRIGIDA (BREEHEEDA) SANCHEZ TELLS US ABOUT THE MANY EVENTS THAT SHAPED A WEEK DEDICATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.