At 4:08 this afternoon I took our large recyclable garbage container to one of the collection points in the neighborhood. These bins are identified by their bright yellow lids which are locked; there are openings in the top through which recyclable garbage has to be shoved one item at a time. Anything too large to fit has to be taken apart, which is not always easy. This system implies that one has to manipulate one’s garbage by hand, hardly a delightful experience. Glass bottles go into a different set of collecting bins some 50 or 60 yards away. Now I don’t mind doing my share to save the planet, but really, can’t they come up with a slightly more convenient method? For instance by forcing manufacturers to package their goods more intelligently? Just a thought...