The Habit Coach with Ashdin Doctor Responsible for your own trash
Apr 22, 2024
Dive into the fascinating history of garbage disposal and learn how public bins changed our relationship with waste. Discover the cultural shifts in handling trash, especially insights from Japan on littering and waste ownership. The discussion emphasizes personal responsibility in managing waste and the impact of mindful practices for a sustainable future.
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Japanese Trash Habits
- Ashdin Doctor observed the absence of public trash cans in Japan.
- The Japanese carry their trash in personal bags.
Mindful Waste Management
- Ashdin Doctor suggests we should learn from the Japanese approach to trash.
- We often don't consider how our trash is managed.
Zero-Waste Village
- During a trip to a remote tribal village, Ashdin Doctor noticed a zero-waste lifestyle.
- The villagers reused, repurposed, and maximized every resource.