FYI, Californians are considerably more liberal with our garbage. It is just unfortunate that we probably consume the largest amount of consumer goods, thus producing more than our lion's share of waste goods. In other parts of country, I've found excellent state-wide recycling system in place. I do notice a difference among large metropolitan areas within each state too... For instance, I recycled easily in North County of San Diego but couldn't find any comparable facilities locally in Los Angeles. I guess it might depend on where you live... Consider the attitude differences all over the nation as well.
Attitude Differences:
* I ask a Californian host whether if they recycle cans and get mute blank stares in response. The same standard goes for District of Columbia.
* I ask a host from the Washington or North Carolina state whether if they recycle and they delightfully show me the bin. To many living in the Washington state, it is almost like recycling reflects favorably on the person. Furthermore, they LIKED to recycle. It is perhaps the third thing I immediately think of whenever Washington is mentioned: coffee cafes practically on every corner, extremely liberal-minded people and recycling being a commonplace --- in that order.
Computers parts of current design ARE difficult to make use of again but I wonder if sufficient public pressure would lead to more enviornment friendly computers or is it simply not technically possible?
I question the moaning of everyone about expensive procedures to recycle materials. Either we pay the price or our children will. Isn't it possible that they have plently to pay for already, no?
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FYI, Californians are considerably more liberal with our garbage. It is just unfortunate that we probably consume the largest amount of consumer goods, thus producing more than our lion's share of waste goods. In other parts of country, I've found excellent state-wide recycling system in place. I do notice a difference among large metropolitan areas within each state too... For instance, I recycled easily in North County of San Diego but couldn't find any comparable facilities locally in Los Angeles. I guess it might depend on where you live... Consider the attitude differences all over the nation as well.
Attitude Differences:
* I ask a Californian host whether if they recycle cans and get mute blank stares in response. The same standard goes for District of Columbia.
* I ask a host from the Washington or North Carolina state whether if they recycle and they delightfully show me the bin. To many living in the Washington state, it is almost like recycling reflects favorably on the person. Furthermore, they LIKED to recycle. It is perhaps the third thing I immediately think of whenever Washington is mentioned: coffee cafes practically on every corner, extremely liberal-minded people and recycling being a commonplace --- in that order.
Computers parts of current design ARE difficult to make use of again but I wonder if sufficient public pressure would lead to more enviornment friendly computers or is it simply not technically possible?
I question the moaning of everyone about expensive procedures to recycle materials. Either we pay the price or our children will. Isn't it possible that they have plently to pay for already, no?