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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Muskan Singh

Japanese Mindset: 'Mottainai'- The Japanese philosophy that can change the way you think about waste and sustainability

Japanese Mindset : We live in a world where replacing something is often easier than repairing it. Food is thrown away, clothes are discarded after a few wears, and perfectly usable items are replaced simply because something newer has arrived. Convenience has become a habit, and waste has quietly become part of everyday life.

Japanese Mindset: 'Mottainai'

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