Recycling is very important here, too, and the government has several communal trash and recycling bins in every neighborhood categorized by waste, glass, aluminum, plastic and paper that get emptied every night! Also, I don't think that I've ever seen a paper towel dispenser in all of Europe! Every public bathroom has air dryers.
Another major difference is that most European youth and adults smoke cigarettes, while it is more common for youth and adults in the U.S. to vape. It still surprises me when I see people my age smoking cigarettes, as I've always regarded this as something older adults do because it was common during their youth. The cigarette boxes are designed with all kinds of (usually unpleasant) warning labels and pictures meant to ward off people and warn about the dangers of smoking. Some have images of a person with teeth affected by smoking, and some show a sad woman who is having fertility issues due to smoking, among others.
One of the best things about Europe is how fresh food is here, without chemicals, and everything expires within days after it is opened! Fast food here does not leave me bloated, and acne is less common among teenagers here because the food is much healthier. The obesity rate is also much lower. Some days, I'll do my grocery shopping at the farmers market, where the fruits and vegetables were harvested less than 24 hours before and grown organically and naturally! Each item costs an average of $2. At the grocery store, I'll shop for an entire week's worth of groceries, including organic fruits and vegetables, snacks and desserts, for around $30! Sidenote: You usually have to pay for water at a restaurant/cafe in Europe! I've only ever heard of free water in France.
