Nazy and I are very happy in Zürich. It did take a while (9 years) to (partially) understand the recycling rules, statutes, regulations, processes and procedures. But now, we bundle newspapers, sort glass (blue, brown, white) and know the difference between a PET container (Coca Cola) and a non-PET plastic container (Shampoo). We’re aware of the once a year chance to toss anything (anything!) away for no additional charge. We know that we can take old electronics back to any store that sells electronics. We know where to dispose of batteries, light bulbs, broken ceramics and dead pets.
Naturally, we’re not complete experts. (75 years of intense study is necessary before qualifying for the right to take the 5-day test, success in which will allow you to be entered in the queue for a personal interview.) We don’t wash or scrape labels off of metal cans before depositing them for recycling. And we did have a problem with the Christmas Tree – a 4 meter behemoth. We remembered to bring it downstairs in early January. But we forgot to chop it into small pieces and, eh, it’s still outside. Nazy wants to sneak out, late at night, and dismember the branches which she plans to scatter amongst the various ‘green garbage’ containers. We'd burn it in the fireplace, but that will cause pollution problems.
Our support for rules and regulations has rubbed off on Melika. The family lawyer, she is now working in a firm in Santa Barbara. Her passion for the law leads her to respect and follow local admonishments and practices.
(Almost: The photo shows Melika and the dog entering a museum; note the No Dogs sign.)
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