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Importance of Recycling in Kamikatsu

The document discusses recycling in the village of Kamikatsu, Japan. The village was forced to change how it managed waste in 2000 due to new emissions regulations, shutting down two incinerators. Despite initial opposition, the village's recycling rate has increased from 55% a decade ago to around 80% today. Villagers sort all household waste into over 34 categories, which is then taken to a recycling or zero-waste center.

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Importance of Recycling in Kamikatsu

The document discusses recycling in the village of Kamikatsu, Japan. The village was forced to change how it managed waste in 2000 due to new emissions regulations, shutting down two incinerators. Despite initial opposition, the village's recycling rate has increased from 55% a decade ago to around 80% today. Villagers sort all household waste into over 34 categories, which is then taken to a recycling or zero-waste center.

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PAU Do you think you can recycle? Alba Yacar 10p (perfect!!

)
1. 2p a) True. “the village was forced to change the way it managed its waste in
2000 when new regulations on dioxin emissions forced it to shut down its two
incinerators.”

b) False. “Despite some opposition, Kamikatsu’s recycling rate has soared from
55% a decade ago to about 80% today.”

2. 2p. a) To recycle the rubbish in the village the first task is for each villager to
sort all the household waste into its correct categories among the more than
34. After that the rubbish is either taken into the recycling centre where it is
supervised by volunteers to check if everything is correct, or to the zero-waste
center if it is non-organic rubbish.

b) One of the villagers admits that even though at first having to classify
everything into different categories was very hard work and took very long,
after getting used to it it has become normal and comes out naturally.

3. 1p a) aim
b) lid
c) ages
d) sort

4. 2p a) don´t recycle / will have to abandon


b) using / of
c) is made / which
d) must be classified by color.

5. 3p a) The amount of waste produced each year all over the world has been
constantly increasing over the years and it doesn´t seem to go down.
Therefore, today more than ever it is crucial to put a spotlight on the
importance of recycling to help reduce this amount of waste.

Recycling is essential in order to preserve the environment but nowadays


people seem to have forgotten it. Forests are destroyed to produce paper, huge
amounts of waste are released in rivers or landfills creating pollution and there
is an excessive exploitation of resources. By doing little things such as reusing
paper, recycling clothes, furniture… and being more concerned about the
amount of rubbish each of us produces, we could help minimize these
problems.

It is really important to raise awareness about this topic to create a better


world for future generations. Besides, not only does recycling help our world
but also it can make you save money as you will be using materials you already
have. There are many items that can be easily turned into new products.

In conclusion, I believe that everyone should get involved in the process of


recycling so the problems created by waste production can be solved before it
is too late.

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Villagers in Kamikatsu must sort household waste into over 34 categories, after which it is checked at a recycling center. Initially, villagers found categorization challenging, but it became routine over time .

Volunteers supervise the recycling center in Kamikatsu, checking that waste is sorted correctly, which is an integral part of ensuring the effectiveness of the waste management system .

The document proposes greater involvement in recycling as a solution, emphasizing the urgency of addressing waste issues before they become unmanageable, highlighting the need for immediate action and awareness .

Kamikatsu's recycling rate increased from 55% a decade ago to about 80% today, indicating significant community adaptation and commitment to recycling practices despite initial opposition .

In 2000, new regulations on dioxin emissions forced Kamikatsu village to shut down its two incinerators, leading to a change in its waste management practices .

Individuals can contribute by reusing materials such as paper, recycling clothes and furniture, and being mindful of their waste production, thereby helping to minimize environmental problems .

The document suggests that recycling saves individuals' money by enabling the reuse of materials they already own, thus reducing the need to purchase new items .

Raising recycling awareness is crucial due to the increasing global waste production. Recycling preserves the environment by reducing deforestation and pollution. Additionally, it saves money by reusing existing materials .

Following the incinerator closures, Kamikatsu introduced a detailed waste categorization process that required villagers to sort waste into over 34 categories, supported by volunteer supervision and zero-waste initiatives .

Without effective recycling, there is increased deforestation, pollution from waste released into rivers or landfills, and excessive resource exploitation, which negatively impacts the environment .

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