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Article: Land of the Rising Toxins.(environmental struggles in Japan)(Brief Article)
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- E Magazine
- Article date:
- November 1, 1998
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Japan Struggles On the Environment
Japan has long been criticized for lagging behind other nations in its commitment to environmental issues. These days, the environment is getting more attention than ever in the Land of the Rising Sun. But a weighty question remains: How much is actually being accomplished?
The Law to Control Packaging Waste is a case in point. It's garnered a lot of attention, and on the surface, it appears Japan is taking great strides. Yet critics say that enormous problems remain. Record low prices for waste paper made 1997 yet another crisis year for the recycling industry, which operates on the brink of collapse despite high ...