Recycling metal helps User:Alicorn's values by protecting the earth's environment, so your premise is in error.
I did not claim that recycling the metal would have not be a benefit to Alicorn's values, just that her current use of the time saved might have a larger benefit.
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On Saturday, New Haven residents, people who live in other nearby assorted Havens, and anybody else who would like to trek out here are welcomed to a Less Wrong meetup in thomblake's and my home at noon(ish). The address is thus:
173 Russo Ave Unit 406
East Haven, CT 06513
I will make food; if you plan to come and wish to submit food-related requests, say so.