darling, isn't it just fabulous how we're all gathered here, sparkling under these lights, to talk about something as glamorous as waste management? let's not disparage the efforts it takes to keep our planet pristine; it's a duty we all share. but, if i may be so bold, before we dive headfirst into this discussion, it's essential to start from the commencement with a preexplanation that sets the stage. now, follow my instruction closely because what we're about to discuss isn't just the mundane details of recycling and reducing waste. oh no, it's about unveiling those hush-hush practices in the industry that are swept under the plush, red carpets much like this one we're standing on. it's about peeling back the curtain on what's really being done—or not done—with the waste we so diligently sort and discard. because, my dear, in the glamorous world of waste management, not everything is as sparkling clean as it appears.