I told you how cold it is still in Paris at the moment... So cold it could snow again! But no, this white stuff is not snow, it's simply Styrofoam that was dumped into the sewer at rue de Richelieu. It's fun, and quite good for a photo, but in fact it's pretty polluting as Styrofoam is extremely resistant. Precisely the town hall just released the latest survey about Paris cleanliness. The 4 000 Parisians sample seems to be happy with the way Paris "shines" (63%), but for the first time 15% said that polluters (such as the one responsible for this!) should be fined. Just one slight detail though: how do you find them?!
Seems so sad that people think that someone else must always clean up after them... where is the responsibility. But, love the ground level photo!
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Congratulations on your 5 year milestone, Eric. You continue to inspire me.
ReplyDeleteEric, forgot to tell you that I adore the streaming "Previously on ParisDaily!" I cannot seem to leave my computer, now!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all!!!
Mammie
This is a lot better than the Paris poop that proliferated in the past!
ReplyDeletePhx: lol! Now I can't remember what I was going to write.
ReplyDeleteHaha, Phx and Cali!!
ReplyDeleteShows where my mind goes ~ I thought they were sugar cubes. I wish they were ~ that's terrible pollution though an eye-catching photo. As you say, Eric, how does one catch them, sneaky little so and sos.
While they're at it, they need to nail the graffiti thugs that are defacing the city of Paris. Grrrrrrr
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I have nothing good to say about the thoughtless people who would dump this stuff, which btw will still be sitting in our landfills when our children's children's children are old and gray! On the other hand . . . love the way you captured this from the "famous Tenin perspective" that I love. Also, I really like the new and improved blog design, but I do miss seeing everyone's profile photo.
ReplyDeleteI thought they looked like large marshmallows. I like your new look!
ReplyDeletemaybe the threat of a fine would be enough to deter some polluters - I hope!
ReplyDeletepublic service ads are good too, for educating people.
here in so. calif. the cities near the beaches are very, very concerned about what is dumped into the sewers, as it all drains to the ocean ...in fact all large sewers have signs that say..."drains to ocean"....
ReplyDeleteMarch and still cold???
ReplyDeleteSad to see a beautiful city not being taken care of
Coucou,
ReplyDeleteI first thought it was bits of snow because of your title, then I thought of bits of sugar. I'm still not well awake. Tired too... eek!
The slideshow "previously on ParisDailyPhoto" is 'vraiment' cool. Each photo reminds me of a day in the past, the moment it was (more or less) in the previous years. It is always like that with photos : they remind you of souvenirs. I like also the 'you might also like' under each post. I don't know how it really works but it works! Every post is still alive.
Aathira : agree with you. That is sad. I think it is always true : it is sad to see a beautiful person/thing not being taken care of. I like this thought.
ReplyDeleteThe people who make the styrofoam should be fined or taxed to pay for any clean up problems in the environment.
ReplyDeleteIf they catch them throwing it around,drag out the cut-your-head-off machine and have a public execution. I am sure that would be the last time that person would do it. LOL
Looks like a job for Inspector Clouseau.
ReplyDeleteUnpleasant as the dog-droppings are, they do biodegrade. But styrofoam particles are now a permanent addition to our oceans and most of the world's waterways. Here in Los Angeles, many toss their trash into the gutters with no thought of how this will wash down to the sea through our drains.
ReplyDeleteIt's so sad that no one has picked it up.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great work Eric, you're an inspiration.:)
Styrofoam is plain horrid. It will outlive most of us bloggers too...now that is worrisome. Can't stand the foam packing peanuts either (wish they were sugar cubes as Sherree says)as they stick to everything and they have taken the fun out of opening a box of goodies. Cool perspective as always. Hope you get some warmer weather that sticks around as my friends are headed to Paris in a few days.
ReplyDeleteIf those who don't clean up after their dog can't be found to fine how indeed will culprits like this be found?
ReplyDeleteDoes this mean the annual tradition of throwing Christmas trees out the window is a thing of Christmases past? :D
I probably shouldn't write this, but I like the Sponsors video links because they are more entertaining than written ads. (Especially the one where Mylène Farmer
trips: the way the press sort of gasps-ohla- and then laughs. And she trips more than once before anyone assists her. Rough crowd.)
Flore: "it is sad to see a beautiful person/thing not being taken care of." So true!
I just read that one styrofoam coffee cup a day for a year creates 23 pounds of nondegrading plastic by year's end!
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ReplyDeleteI know it can't possibly be Blogger making wry personal opinions on what I've written, but somehow I can't help wondering why I have little trash cans by my comments when others don't! Have I missed some obscure step in the computer setup yet again??!!
ReplyDeletei guess litter bugs are everywhere....its too bad.
ReplyDeleteCarrie, I think a lot of folks don't know what to do with Styrofoam. Some recycling companies are accepting foam now. Something to ask about in your local area.
ReplyDeleteCarrie: the trash can is so you can delete your comment. Only you can see it when you are signed into Blogger.
ReplyDeleteAh, merci, anonymous!
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