Taking Responsibility -- Hanako

 Many of human activity affect negatively on the environment, and I reckon that some of my behaviour is also detrimantal. For example, when I was in Japan, I used to buy plastics bottle of water. Besides, I often had bought foods or treats which are wrapped with plastics wraps or bags, and thrown them away with less sorting.  Plastics are absolutely one of the caus
e of environmental destruction and ocean pollution. 

However, this bad habit has been improving since I moved to Dunedin. I always bring my water bottle, and I often have my shopping bags. Furthermore, I'm careful to sort waste  more strictly.  One of the reason my behaviour has changed is New Zealand residents and government work on conserving environment and it affect on my habit.

To change the lifestyle more sustainable, I would like to keep doing these habit even I go back to Japan, and I would collect more information about environment or some tips to reduce harm. 


Comments

  1. Aoi MatsumotoAugust 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM

    I agree with you.When I was in Japan I always bought plastic bags…..
    That’s not good.

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  2. Keigo TominagaAugust 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM

    I tottaly agree. I think NZlanders sorts garbages well more than japanese does.

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  3. MilaeAugust 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM

    It's good news that your bad habits have been improved in Dunedin! Keep up the good work :)

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  4. Chompunud (New)August 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM

    Hello, Hanako, I also often buy a bottle of water when I was in Thailand and now I always bring my own bottle of water with me daily. I hope these small things can change our environment to be better.

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  5. Teddy BoatAugust 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM

    Using a lot of plastic containers is universal. I also do it too! However, as you mentioned, we can change our habits by reducing the use or reusing them. So we can protect our environments.

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  6. GraceAugust 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM

    I agree that living here in Dunedin has helped me to understand the environmental impacts of our actions more. I guess the countries in Asia has similar food culture where we use a lot of plastic containers for food and drinks.

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  7. YiwaAugust 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM

    Ocean pollution is very important to address because it affects sea animals. I believe you can help save them.

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  8. Pattama (Sao)August 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM

    Changing your lifestyle and taking action is the best way.

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