everydaytrash

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.

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