Post AsoXsFMP8Al0qGY3rk by AAMfP@fosstodon.org
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(DIR) Post #AsoXArftJlzgviydm4 by rms@mastodon.xyz
2025-04-06T12:23:29Z
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[1/2] https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/04/how-indian-city-indore-beat-the-rubbishThe Indian city of Indore has made a clean streets and recycling campaign really work, even training people to reject the old habits of dropping trash on the street. Success has continued for 8 years. My mother taught never to drop trash on the street, and I am glad she did. In Boston I occasionally tell a stranger "you just dropped something" which seems to be trash, hoping it will lead to a
(DIR) Post #AsoXBGAuE73yurfkRs by rms@mastodon.xyz
2025-04-06T12:23:31Z
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[2/2] change of habit. But this would be far more effective as part of a general campaign. And having trash bins everywhere would certainly help. Near my home, you have to walk for blocks to find one.
(DIR) Post #AsoXsFMP8Al0qGY3rk by AAMfP@fosstodon.org
2025-04-06T12:31:18Z
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@rmsIt depends, RMS: have you been in Japan? No trash bins, still streets are clean.Thanks to policies, education (since kids!) and respect of others.