There is certainly no shortage of advertising by entities who claim to be promoting sustainability. Once in a while, you come across an initiative that is not widely trumpeted, but certainly moves the world towards sustainability. Such is the use of these reusable plastic containers, instead of cardboard boxes, to transport consumer goods to convenience stores in Japan. I was definitely enthused to see this, when considering the number of cardboard boxes, which are often used only once, that are being saved by the use of these plastic containers.
Look out for more of the same, such as when plastic bags are no longer given without request (or sometimes payment) at supermarkets, when a skylight or a solar water heater are installed in a building, when a concrete only neighbourhood is infused with plants, thus decreasing the heat island effect, when your town puts in a bicycle roadway...yes, the silent, elegant march to a future you can bare to dream about.
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