If you've grown up in the islands you've heard the same tired trope: "locals LITTER & cant take care of the island how do we expect them to __." The problem goes as DEEP as the SPAM can found @ the bottom of the Mariana Trench. The way I see it, this is the root: capitalism (2/
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To blame locals & migrants for creating so much waste is just blaming the wrong people. Yes they bought the thing & used it & didn't throw it away. Bad person. But our society needs to come to terms with shaming bc shaming the ones @ the bottom doesnt mean changed behavior. (13/
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At the same time holding corporations accountable won't stop people from buying & littering. OH WHAT A TANGLED COLONIZED WEB THIS IS. It's economics, sociology, politics, psychology, marketing, thrown into a dumpster & set on fire by the pandemic. How great. We need more. (14/
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A problem this complicated needs solutions that address ALL aspects to waste. Govt policies need changing. Outreach to children, migrants, locals, in more than just English. Holding corporations responsible. Affordable waste disposal. Promoting sustainable business models. (15/
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Anybody else have thoughts on this? I know I had this tweet half-done & saved in my drafts forever before tweeting but it is important. I'd love to hear from other people on their practices. (16/16)
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