Kamikatsu, Tokushima
| Kamikatsu 上勝町 | ||
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| Town | ||
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 Location of Kamikatsu in Tokushima Prefecture | ||
  Kamikatsu Location in Japan | ||
| Coordinates: 33°53′N 134°24′E / 33.883°N 134.400°ECoordinates: 33°53′N 134°24′E / 33.883°N 134.400°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Shikoku | |
| Prefecture | Tokushima Prefecture | |
| District | Katsuura | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 109.68 km2 (42.35 sq mi) | |
| Population (2003) | ||
| • Total | 2,042 | |
| • Density | 19/km2 (48/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website |
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Kamikatsu (上勝町 Kamikatsu-chō) is a town located in Katsuura District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
In 2003 the town had an estimated population of 2,042 and a density of 18.62 persons per km². The total area is 109.68 km².
Kamikatsu is a "zero waste" town, all household waste is separated into 34 different categories and sent to be recycled. In 2008, a poll showed that 40% of residents were still unhappy about the aspect of the policy that required items to be washed. But the town continues the policy as it is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than purchasing an incinerator.[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Zero Waste in Japan". BBC News. 11 July 2008. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ↑ McCurry, Justin (5 August 2008). "Guardian". Climate Change. London. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
External links
Media related to Kamikatsu, Tokushima at Wikimedia Commons- Kamikatsu official website (Japanese)
- Kamikatsu Facebook Info page (English) (Japanese)
- How This Town Produces No Trash (video showing residential sorting)
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