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Saturday, September 6th, 2008Synopsis in English: The more I find out about the work of Paraná’s Zero Waste (Desperdício Zero) Program — particularly its creativity in finding new and different ways to promote and spark interest in recycling — the more I like and admire their work. Remember the solar water heater made of used PET bottles and […]
Trash Photos V: Municipal Banners & Hard Realities
Wednesday, October 11th, 2006Municipal governments often try to influence their citizenry through slick banners hung from lamp posts that carry inspirational or educational messages. They look good and make nice photos. But they do not always reflect the reality “on the ground.” A case in point: the picture at right was taken in August 2005 along the Malecon […]