Do we need material-prosperity to be joyful and happy? Yes we do.
Do we need material-objects like plastic-bottles and aluminium-cans to be prosperous joyful and happy? Yes we do.
Is there a finite-supply on the Earth of many materials we use to enjoy prosperity like plastic and aluminium? Yes, many materials are finite.
Therefore, do we have to recycle finite-materials like plastic-bottles and aluminium-cans to maintain sufficient supply to achieve joyful and happy prosperity into the future?