SubscribeWhat 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.
Herbert
/ 04 August 2008Only if we can light people on fire for doing that.
Sean Sullivan
/ 04 August 2008Something 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…
Naim
/ 04 August 2008That’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.
Andy Dale
/ 06 August 2008But if we conserve, the environmentalists win
Naim
/ 06 August 2008Do you have malaria yet?
Andy Dale
/ 07 August 2008Yes, and a job!
Naim
/ 07 August 2008Awesome! Now all you need are some pontoons to keep your apartment afloat.
Looking forward to seeing you in a couple weeks buddy.
Andy Dale
/ 09 August 2008Same here
I choose the second method…
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/bags_filled_with_sand_still
Julius
/ 04 September 2008wasteful 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
Naim
/ 05 September 2008There’ll always be waste. It’s a matter of needless waste that is frustrating.