I wouldn't say Korea is more "green" than US, but I do know recycling over there is in some ways not an option, but is the law. Stores and other establishments can pay hefty fines if they're caught not recycling certain items. I found out about this when I visited and saw neat piles of separated trash outside stores and apartments. Please refer to the link below for more info:
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Jonathan Bergeron @ Jan 4th 2008 10:29AM
What's wrong with using dead trees as a dictionary? Are you telling me Koreans are more "green" than Americans?
warsteiner1 @ Jan 4th 2008 2:21PM
I wouldn't say Korea is more "green" than US, but I do know recycling over there is in some ways not an option, but is the law. Stores and other establishments can pay hefty fines if they're caught not recycling certain items. I found out about this when I visited and saw neat piles of separated trash outside stores and apartments. Please refer to the link below for more info:
http://www.abanet.org/environ/committees/intenviron/newsletter/feb03/korea/
Jonathan Bergeron @ Jan 4th 2008 3:52PM
I'm all for that law.