That I don't know. But at least there is first step. If there is no such kind of recycle bin in the first place, there is no way (or no efficient way) to separate recycle material fro ...
fibbi 發表於 2009/12/15 22:41
There's no way to separate recyclable material from regular trash when everybody just puts trash into the recycle bin.
That I don't know. But at least there is first step. If there is no such kind of recycle bin in the first place, there is no way (or no efficient way) to separate recycle material from regular trash.
Anyway, as people are more environmental aware, there would be more demand for recycle product (or "green" product). At that time, people will treasure the "trash" more...
I was only impress that they allow recycling of the sterofoam container/packing (e.g. use for packing meat/fruits in supermarkets).
BUT they over use packaging and create so much unnecessary garabag ...
布小熊 發表於 2009-12-15 19:53
agree agree, I found that Japanese they are so good at recycling because they produce more than average waste:
1. Too much fancy wrapping and bags.
2. Unnecessary packaging like giving you one ice pack (or even all you can take) if you buy fresh seafood or meat in supermarket
3. They get used to buying pet bottle drinks from vending machines
4. Giving out flyers everywhere
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The Japanese are doing a great job for protecting the environment. They have to separate their garbage into more than ten different categories.
kipposhi 發表於 2009-12-15 06:50 PM
I was only impress that they allow recycling of the sterofoam container/packing (e.g. use for packing meat/fruits in supermarkets).
BUT they over use packaging and create so much unnecessary garabage....
I won't agree if u said in general Japanese are doing a good job to protect the env.
The Japanese are doing a great job for protecting the environment. They have to separate their garbage into more than ten different categories.
kipposhi 發表於 2009-12-15 18:50
These Japanese generate more than 1/3 of their electricity using nuclear power, which produces a lot of toxic wastes. They should be using solar power instead. Most of them are not using hybrid cars.