Too funny!
When I was about 8, there was a homeless drive in the neighborhood and they asked for food and other such things. I had just seen a news report about how much recycling seeps in to the regular trash. I had suggested to the woman that the government hire the homeless to sort through the trash so that they could make money to solve both problems. I got the worst glare I can recall getting from just about anyone. But really, kids get it, why don't adults?!