Comments on: Green Machine http://japanizmo.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/green-machine/ Japanese Trends, Culture, etc. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:58:19 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: FCX Clarity, Honda’s Zero-Emission Car, Arrives from Japan « Staff Blog http://japanizmo.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/green-machine/#comment-122 FCX Clarity, Honda’s Zero-Emission Car, Arrives from Japan « Staff Blog Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:29:08 +0000 http://japanizmo.wordpress.com/??p=323#comment-122 [...] 27, 2008 This ties in with my post a few weeks ago about Japan’s potential as a Green leader. Last November, Honda unveiled its new zero-emission car at the Los Angeles Motor Show. On Monday, [...] [...] 27, 2008 This ties in with my post a few weeks ago about Japan’s potential as a Green leader. Last November, Honda unveiled its new zero-emission car at the Los Angeles Motor Show. On Monday, [...]

]]> By: Sarah S. http://japanizmo.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/green-machine/#comment-121 Sarah S. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:30:05 +0000 http://japanizmo.wordpress.com/??p=323#comment-121 <i>On the other hand, the multi-layered approach to packaging in Japan is pretty eco unfriendly. </i> Good point, Skye. I've noticed that with food packaging in particular, many items are individually wrapped within larger bags and containers, which seems like a waste. I wish we had free composting in my town!! Thanks for reading :) On the other hand, the multi-layered approach to packaging in Japan is pretty eco unfriendly.

Good point, Skye. I’ve noticed that with food packaging in particular, many items are individually wrapped within larger bags and containers, which seems like a waste.

I wish we had free composting in my town!!

Thanks for reading :)

]]> By: Skye http://japanizmo.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/green-machine/#comment-120 Skye Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:02:24 +0000 http://japanizmo.wordpress.com/??p=323#comment-120 I think you're right - the life style here (especially with the smaller - though unfortunately uninsulated - houses) is probably more generally environmentally friendly than in, say, North America. On the other hand, the multi-layered approach to packaging in Japan is pretty eco unfriendly. Though having said that, my town (in Nagano Prefecture) has free composting which though not compulsory is certainly a step in the right direction! I think you’re right – the life style here (especially with the smaller – though unfortunately uninsulated – houses) is probably more generally environmentally friendly than in, say, North America. On the other hand, the multi-layered approach to packaging in Japan is pretty eco unfriendly. Though having said that, my town (in Nagano Prefecture) has free composting which though not compulsory is certainly a step in the right direction!

]]> By: Sarah S. http://japanizmo.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/green-machine/#comment-119 Sarah S. Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:25:11 +0000 http://japanizmo.wordpress.com/??p=323#comment-119 Thanks for commenting, DJ. Yes, I think it's the small things that really add up. Thanks for commenting, DJ. Yes, I think it’s the small things that really add up.

]]> By: sarahsk http://japanizmo.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/green-machine/#comment-117 sarahsk Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:22:58 +0000 http://japanizmo.wordpress.com/??p=323#comment-117 Thanks for the comment, DJ! I agree -- it's the small things that add up. (I'm the type that brings a re-usable bag to the grocery store.) Thanks for the comment, DJ! I agree — it’s the small things that add up. (I’m the type that brings a re-usable bag to the grocery store.)

]]> By: thehoneycombcollective http://japanizmo.wordpress.com/2008/05/30/green-machine/#comment-118 thehoneycombcollective Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:34:43 +0000 http://japanizmo.wordpress.com/??p=323#comment-118 That's very interesting. It seems like minor adjustments to are living can go a super long way. -DJ www.thehoneycombcollective.com That’s very interesting. It seems like minor adjustments to are living can go a super long way.

-DJ
http://www.thehoneycombcollective.com

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