Curitiba, Brazil has established a highly successful recycling and sustainability program under former mayor Jaime Lerner. Residents recycle waste into 17 new parks, 90 miles of bike lanes, and efficient traffic and garbage systems. In Kamikatsu, Japan, residents separate waste into 34 categories with strict labeling and sorting rules. They compost organic materials and drop recyclables at the town's sole collection facility. The document also provides instructions for a DIY night light made from recycled plastic bottles and spoons with lights inside.