Nowadays, we have to obey new rules about garbage disposal. We are supposed to separate our garbage into different categories. This idea has both advantages and disadvantages.
One bad point is that people, who already have little free time, are forced to waste this time doing an unpleasant household task. Another drawback is that the system is especially inconvenient for single people or married couples who both work. Worst of all, it actually does little to help the environment as although the rubbish has been separated, the different categories are not really recycled but still end up as land-fill in most places.
But garbage separation has some good points too. By spending time with their watse products, people become more aware of how much waste they actually produce. In this way, the system encourages people to avoid buying products with too much packaging, which will also discourage companies from over-packaging. Also, dividing refuse into different categories makes it easier and less dangerous for collectors to collect and helps recycling companies to work more efficiently.