Is there not any incentive for recycling and/or a better waste management? вЂњCertain things are recycled. Still, once people become aware of these issues they start breaking the social norm and trying something new.

When everyone does it, you donвЂ™t question a certain practiceвЂќ. How is it possible that there is no awareness? вЂњI think it is also a matter of social norms.

To me it seems an obvious truth, yet other people might not be as aware of this danger. I know that fumes derived from burning plastics are very toxic, and I try to avoid them as much as possible. So, I guess itвЂ™s all about awareness and education. Their response? вЂњPeople donвЂ™t see this as a problem, to be honestвЂќ. I didnвЂ™t know where to start my inquiry, so I first asked for the opinions of friends. But, after living there for several months, I was surprised to see that people still have to self-dispose of their garbage. It seems logical that a modern city is at the very least able to provide basic infrastructures: clean water, a sewage system, decent roads and вЂ¦ garbage disposal. Yogyakarta in particular has become a pleasant and livable city. Indonesia has gone through a lot of development in the past decades. Giacomo Canetta, Contributor, The Netherlands How is it possible that even in major cities of rapidly developing countries, people still have to self-manage their daily waste? A very common scene in various countries around the world. A lazy flame, slowly burning at the street side.

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