I got the idea for today’s podcast when I walked along the Ticino River on January 1, 2024 (the live version was a bit of a train wreck so I re-recorded it based on this newsletter).
I have picked up debris when someone tosses garbage out their car window and hand it to them saying, "Hi, you dropped this." People used to feel shame but not so much anymore, plus it can be dangerous being confrontational. I have bike pals who pick up the trash and toss it back in the car window without a word. Also, had to explain to folks there is no city position where an employee is paid to walk around cleaning up trash.
Similar here. Not sure when littering started becoming a "thing". And with trash cans all over the place or even recycling ons there really is less of a reason to litter today than there was a few decades ago.
Yes, confrontational can be scary/dangerous but sometimes it is what's needed.
I think everyone should have to do litter pick up at least once a month; school programs, family days out, team building projects for work (wink). The experience can instill more recognition of the problem, and motivation to not litter.
Yes I realize that does nothing to make the major corporate changes that are needed, but still.
I read this days ago but my comment is “lost in Substack space.” Behaving strangely on my end. Anyway, the sooner everyone agrees to the concept that there is no magic fairy to follow people around and dispose of their trash properly, the better off the planet 🌎 will be. I did listen to your podcast. Maybe I forgot to come back and comment. Great work, my friend!😘
I have picked up debris when someone tosses garbage out their car window and hand it to them saying, "Hi, you dropped this." People used to feel shame but not so much anymore, plus it can be dangerous being confrontational. I have bike pals who pick up the trash and toss it back in the car window without a word. Also, had to explain to folks there is no city position where an employee is paid to walk around cleaning up trash.
Similar here. Not sure when littering started becoming a "thing". And with trash cans all over the place or even recycling ons there really is less of a reason to litter today than there was a few decades ago.
Yes, confrontational can be scary/dangerous but sometimes it is what's needed.
Thanks for all you do Rena.
I think everyone should have to do litter pick up at least once a month; school programs, family days out, team building projects for work (wink). The experience can instill more recognition of the problem, and motivation to not litter.
Yes I realize that does nothing to make the major corporate changes that are needed, but still.
Yes they should! Excellent idea.
I read this days ago but my comment is “lost in Substack space.” Behaving strangely on my end. Anyway, the sooner everyone agrees to the concept that there is no magic fairy to follow people around and dispose of their trash properly, the better off the planet 🌎 will be. I did listen to your podcast. Maybe I forgot to come back and comment. Great work, my friend!😘