Fellow trashie, DumpsterTaoist recently turned me on to the subject of gomi, or japanese trash. Trash, like most aspects of japanese culture, comes with its own set of intricate protocols. Here are some interesting links on the subject detailing:
- Foreigner confusion when faced with inexplicable sorting rules;
- Foreigner awe and respect for such organized waste reduction;
- Foreigner frustration when faced with inexplicable regulations; and
- That memerable NYT piece with a cover photo of an old man looking lost before his many recycling bins.
Friday, September 28, 2007 at 11:29 am |
Gotta love the Japanese. Even their trash is cute and has a sense of order and design! I wonder if we were truly running out of room for trash in this country if we could be so methodical about it…
Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 7:23 pm |
Word. Thanks again for the tip.