Recycling paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and metals is pretty standard stuff where I live - and I would guess many places. Unfortunately our recycler doesn't take styrofoam-type products. My guess is they are too "fluffy" to get haul cost-effectively.

I don't worry about using petro-based products in my gear. A typical tent will last 20+ years (until the coating degrades). A sleeping bag will last my lifetime if taken care of.

I like plastic-cased flashlights (warmer in winter). The plastic cases of flashlights, GPS's, etc are all recyclable - if anybody cares to do so. Unfortunately the PC boards and guts of most electronics aren't really recyclable - yet.