Germany seems to be a particularly advanced country in sustainability, even within Europe, which is sensitive to sustainability.
I heard that the Japanese people are generally very conscious about adopting things that are close to them, such as organic practices and recycling.
You can see how much they are aware of this, so much so that there are now TV programs examining just how good organic is for the body and whether it is actually good for the planet.
I'm not into organic food or buying organic vegetables on a daily basis...
Certainly, organic has the image of being good for the body and the earth. And because of this image, I also had the delusion that "organic = good".
However, there seems to be a debate in Germany about whether organic vegetables are really a good idea if the desire for them means high transportation costs, and if transporting them by car ultimately leads to air pollution from exhaust fumes.
I realized once again how difficult it is to choose what is right and what is good in a society where information is so readily available, and it was an opportunity to learn that just because something is organic doesn't mean it's 100% environmentally friendly!
That's not to say that organic is bad, and of course I think it's good for both the body and the planet, but I feel that it's important to ask myself on a daily basis, "Is something really good for me?" and that it's not good to be blindly convinced.
The opposite can also be said. Since it is an item released by a large company, it is obviously safe, but I think it is important to stop and think for a moment about whether it is harming your health in the long run, or whether you are happy with what you are using.
Azusa