Aaron blogged this article on life in Shanghai earlier, but we wanted to echo his remarks that it's a "must read" and zero in on a few sections that really struck us (see page 2 and 3). They have to do with the intense conservation of resources and local care practiced by people in Shanghai. This is not our modern way of life right now, but perhaps it should be and will be soon.
"People buy fresh food daily. They buy clothes directly from clothes carts or in markets. Things like nail clippers and cotton swabs are sold from carts in the street outside the lane, as are dishes and cups and most other household items. I went to buy some string one day and the man cut me a 12-inch piece. People buy only as much as they need. They do not hoard and their homes are not full of items they never use...." (MORE)
posted originally from: AT:New York
