+1 to "upgradeable recycler" idea.
But even recycling should not be instant. It could be rather quick compared to crafting, but not instant IMO.

Hmm, it might be a thing... but one should make sure neither trade takes away from recycling nor the other way around. For instance, trade could have a minute or so trip time (or variable time if done between players, depending on their distance from each other), ...

I think Dakkanor meant that trading could be useful to drain excess resources, not necessarily in a recycling device. I am aware of that. :) 3/4 of the examples given were recycling examples, which reminded me the need for a recycler. PS: I simply store the excess resources ...

Yes, a recycler device would be useful for such purposes

I think Dakkanor meant that trading could be useful to drain excess resources, not necessarily in a recycling device.

A Machine to recycle most things, put in unwanted object get back half of the resources used to make it.

Also a Incinerator to get rid of an object and gain energy. Would not be able to incinerate raw materials (Iron or Copper Ore).

I would love it if the more advanced systems had heat recycling like: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_recov ... _generator
So you would preheat the water for your generators with the waste heat from the furnaces.