Though recycling laws now exist in virtually all European countries and bins now dot sidewalks in Paris, London and Rome, compliance is variable, especially in southern Europe.

• 尽管所有欧洲国家现在都有法律管理垃圾回收，巴黎、伦敦和罗马的人行道上也随处可见垃圾箱，人民守法的程度却因地而易，南欧地区就格外松散。