Our wasteful society
What the fuck is wrong with people? I was in the restroom just now washing my hands as another guy was finishing washing his. He proceeded to take no less than six paper towels, quickly wad them up and wipe his hands and then throw them all away. 90% of that paper was completely dry. I know this because when I dry my similarly wet hands I’m able to get them completely dry using one paper towel.
It’s just frustrating, especially when you see little things like that all over the place.
August 4th, 2008 12:08
Only if we can light people on fire for doing that.
August 4th, 2008 14:36
Something more disturbing in my mind:
When I lived in Michigan, not one apartment complex (or any other residence for that manner) I lived in had a visible recycling center/bin. Also, as far as I know, the garbage companies do not provide recycling pickup. This forces people to take their recycling to the nearest center on their own time. With that type of visibility only a small minority will actually recycle.
When I moved out to Eugene, things were drastically different. My apartment complex manager made sure I knew where the recycling bins were upon giving me my tour. When I signed up for residential garbage service, I was provided with a trash can and a communal recycling bin (twice the size of the trash can).
Tell you what, I’ve been recycling so much more since I moved out here than ever before. The biggest reason is because everybody makes it convenient for you to do so. It’s to the point where I can’t throw away a Starbucks cup without feeling guilty…
August 4th, 2008 15:39
That’s a good point Sean. I have to say, things are getting somewhat better around here though when it comes to recycling, especially in the Metro Detroit. My city for instance has an awesome curb side pickup program that will take anything that is recyclable. They make it very convenient as well.
Still though, plenty of room to improve but at least that aspect is getting better. Mindsets need to improve more about conservation in general though.
August 6th, 2008 17:28
But if we conserve, the environmentalists win
August 6th, 2008 20:02
Do you have malaria yet?
August 7th, 2008 00:31
Yes, and a job!
August 7th, 2008 08:09
Awesome! Now all you need are some pontoons to keep your apartment afloat.
Looking forward to seeing you in a couple weeks buddy.
August 9th, 2008 01:37
Same here
I choose the second method…
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/bags_filled_with_sand_still
September 4th, 2008 21:42
wasteful paper users increase profit for the family business. without waste, there’d be 30 people in chicago without jobs
just a bit of a twist
September 5th, 2008 07:09
There’ll always be waste. It’s a matter of needless waste that is frustrating.