more on trash
It seems like I'm not the only one who is bothered by the problem, and thank you all for posting and responding and recommending the post to others.
As for the solutions, I am no sociologist, but I think this problem should be tackled from two different points. First, from the top, by eliminating (okay, at least reducing) corruption and bringing in a government that is able to solve problems and enforce laws. Let's face it, people in general won't be conscientious unless they know they will have to face consequences for breaking the law. Second, from the bottom, by educating people. It is obvious that, even though nobody likes living in a dump, few people realize the full impact of human garbage upon environment.
Any ideas?
posted by Mariam @ 2:38 AM
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What will have the most impact on reducing trash on the streets and the country in general?
The answer is simple - garbage collection. If the garbage is not collected, no matter how much the people want to keep their surroundings clean, you will have garbage on the streets and everywhere else. One of the basic indicators of the development of the society is the functionality of the garbage collection.
During the last few months the city of Napoli in Italy was covered in garbage. You can't say that the Italians are not conscious of their surroundings. The problem was that the mafia, that controlled the garbage collection in the city, had stopped doing their job.
Another example is Liberia. After the civil war ended, the streets of Monrovia were covered in trash because there was no garbage collection services. Now a few American charities are involved in financing the waste management in Monrovia. Trash in the streets is the first sign of dysfunctional government - you clean the garbage, you show that something is being done to improve the situation in the country.
So the number one requirement for a clean country is to have an effective garbage collection system.
Have you see this post (Published: 25 April, 2008) on armenianow.com? "Taking out the Trash: Meghri gets cleanup thanks to equipment and initiative".
If this program works, I'm sure it can/will be used in other towns and cities.
To Anonymous: Yes, I have seen the post you mentioned, and it was a joy to my heart. Wasn't it in Meghri they fired some high-ranking official for that very problem? Maybe that's the way to go? :)
There is also some sort of campaign going on right now called "Clean Yerevan". I wonder what that is...
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