As usual, insightful writing by @craigmod: Garbage

It was surprising to me that trash cans are not a norm in Japan, but totally unsurprising that the Japanese just carry their trash home and dispose responsibly. Japan has its problems (aging population, loneliness, etc.), but their etiquette is always something to emulate.

In India, we are lucky if people can hold on to their trash until they find a trash can, much less carry it home. I have seen people packing their trash from home and then disposing by the roadside in Bangalore. We have a long way to go.

We also need to make a habit of always carrying a reusable tote bag, instead of getting a disposable plastic bag when buying something.