Recycling is not about jargon and gimmick, it is a way of life and a norm or value of the society. Some might go ahead with the recycling for saving the environment and to reduce the pollution. In Japan, however, the purpose of having recycling is to reduce consumption of resources and to optimise the use of natural resources. I was made to understand this during my lecture last Wednesday. According to the officer from Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, resources are limited in Japan, and therefore the limitless innovation and creativity has to be explored all time. They are working seriously and committed in making the recycling works. Recycling is for all types of products and produce. While Malaysia is still trying to implant the practice of recycling of normal items amongst its inhabitants, Japanese are talking about recycling the new electrical and communication appliances such as mobile phone, computers, plasma TV etc.
Recycling is about turning the waste into wealth. That explains why the recycling of E-Waste is under the purview of Ministry administering the economy affair. Perhaps we should think along this similar line so that people are more interested and businesses are attracted to venture into this green business.
I saw the recycling bins, big or small, round or square in everywhere, be it in the office, streets or shops. I believe publicity for reminding people to recycle is not enough, placing of bins with practical function at the strategic locations is critical. Since people is using all sort of excuses of not doing recycling, such as cannot find the place or too far, then perhaps placing it in front of their door step is an option. Of course, knowing the attitude of Malaysia, this might create a rubbish dump for them to throw all sort of rubbish if no proper monitoring mechanism is created.
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