Thinking Outside of the Recycling Bin

"Most of us have many things that we don't or won't use-things we no longer need.  Whatever it is, if it has some function then someone can make use of it."   Many people in our society try to go green by conserving, reusing, and recycling.  Semrau realizes that this is important but that there are other ways to contribute to the effort and humanity.  The idea of being a cadaver or an "anatomical gift" may not conserve, save, or recycle materials that are frequently thought of when you think of recycling, but by reusing the body, which will not be needed after death, can help those still on the Earth.  The concept of recycling and reusing yourself are the same: both are meant to help present and future generations by making the most of the resources available.  By intentionally keeping information from the reader, Semrau keeps your attention because you wonder how conserving, reusing, and recycling connect to Semrau's life stages and his goals.  Since the article was short rather than  long, the strategy was good because it kept the reader interested.   Also the combination of helping "our existence" and making the most of our lives appeals to the reader and encourages them to consider reusing themselves too.