This picture shows the common recycling containers that exist all around Munich in the rail stations. When traveling, I often see recycling programs that the various municipalities and rail companies operate and maintain. I often wonder why I do not see this more commonly at home in the United States.
Living in Atlanta I often wish we had a better rail system, but in addition there are other things I wish we could collectively come together to address more effectively. Sure I have been to the recycling center at the DeKalb farmers market and I know the city offers recycling but what about getting these types of containers out in the hoods and collecting the materials on a normal basis.
Maybe I will approach the local community center about developing a recycling system for my area in Zone 3 – Mechanicsville.
The problem will probably be getting everyone to participate and support it.
People have a lot to worry about and will probably not put sorting their trash into the top 10 of their to do list in 2011.
Well you don’t know what will happen until you try…
Jason Staten 