The law punishes non-medical experimentation or testing on animals that cause suffering or death as a felony, as well as possessing or trading wild animals, and cruelty to animals. Manufacturers of consumer goods have eliminated superfluous product packaging . This means far less cardboard and plastic waste. Recycling becomes a burdensome effort when marketing efforts produce massive amounts of packaging. You have to ask for a bag when you buy something at a store.
People carry canvas bags all the time.
Architects design energy efficient buildings . In Bergonia's sub-tropical climate they design for passive cooling, in order to reduce demand for air conditioning. Balconies, verandas and overhanging roofs to protect interiors from sunlight, shutters for mid-day use. The government has planned for energy efficient transportation . Most people own cars, although many city-dwellers spare themselves the expense and use mass transit.