Why Recycling Campaigns Often Fail in Malaysia (and How We Can Improve Them)
Have you ever seen a trash can that wasn't sorted but was still full of trash? There are a lot of recycling programs in Malaysia. You can find them in schools, malls, etc. The banners look nice, and the message is good. Still, many people don't recycle all the time. I believe that most recycling efforts fail because it's not simple, most people don't do it every day, and the rules are hard to understand. 1) Recycling isn't easy for everyone First, recycling can be hard to do in real life. Sometimes the recycling center is out of the way or there aren't many bins. Putting everything in one bin is the fastest choice for people who are busy with work and family. The trash cans may also be dirty or full at times. In this case, people don't want to do anything. Some people also say that recycling is "not worth the effort" because they think the things they recycle will end up in the trash again. 2) People don't know what they can reuse or recycl...