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 Green Lifestyle


 

MOTTAINAI:

 

MOTTAINAI is a Japanese word that means it is so wasteful that things

are not made full use of their value”, or simply puts it is too valuable to waste”.

This term is used in Japanese daily life very frequently when thigs that are

still useful and valuable are wasted.

 

Japanese culture traditionally considers wasting resources and throwig

them away before fully using them is a shameful act that profanes and

disrespects our Creator of nature.  

MOTTAINAI reflects a sad feeling that things are lost and underappreciated,

as well. (Ref: The Green Changemakers)

 

We encourage you to be conscious about MOTTAINAI and take actions in

manageable ways in your daily life when you encounter MOTTAINAI situations.

 

Here are some ideas of how you can apply a MOTTAINAI way of living to lead

Green Lifestyle. Let's start your MOTTAINAI way of living today!

 

<Reuse>

Shopping Bags
Lunch BoxesThermal Lunch
Boxes
Water Bottles
Coffee Filters

 

<Water & Energy Conservation>

Bathroom
Cookware
Light Bulbs Space HeaterGreen Energy

<Recycle>

Composters


 

 To learn more about MOTTAINAI:

 

 Wikipedia, Mottainai Official Website, Mottainai Grandma,

 

Japans (Nihongo) For Your Just, The Green Belt Movement