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What You Think About Landfill and Recycling Is Probably Totally Wrong
The Liminality of Waste more Generally
Waste is a socially and culturally constructed idea shaped by human perceptions of value.
• It is defined by what we no longer want or find useful, such as outdated electronics or food scraps.
• This perception is influenced by consumer culture, convenience, and a desire for novelty.
• Factors like the "out of
... See moreThis obsession with the immediate “unburdening” of a thing you created is common in non-Japanese contexts, but I posit: The Japanese way is the correct way. Be an adult. Own your garbage. Garbage responsibility is something we’ve long since abdicated not only to faceless cans on street corners (or just all over the street, as seems to be the case... See more
Craig Mod • Garbage
But politicians and environmentalists have other ideas. They’re doubling down on their mistakes by banning more plastic products and demanding alternatives that are more expensive, less convenient, and worse for the environment. Even experts familiar with the facts succumb to magical thinking. Yes, they acknowledge, we shouldn’t be exporting our... See more