One of my major pet peeves is littering. We pride ourselves on being America the Beautiful but what actions do we take to stay that way? Although there are many solutions to littering, it seems that the stubbornness of littering and society is resigned to the fact that we have “no choice” but to adapt to the literal environment. http://www.stoplittering.com.
This epidemic is rampant in America and threatens our beautiful country’s environment on several levels. The prevailing problem is “not everyone agrees on litter, especially organic-pet-food”>organic and pet waste “http://www.praguepost.cz
Effects of Literature in America
These are interesting-facts how this epidemic affects the American environment; they include;
Littering lowers property value because it sends a message that people don’t care or take pride in their community. It also affects tourism in America.
In Georgia, the DOT spends 20 million a year on cheap roads while it could benefit from other sources. With the state of America tested during these times, this epidemic not only threatens the beauty of America, money Many Americans from the roof.
The trillions of toxic cigarette butts released annually around the world are responsible for fatal fires and the deaths of many mammals, birds and reptiles that eat them.
Litter attracts litter and is a public health threat that can lead to disease. Throw away syringes and other litters of bacteria. Currently, the United States is dealing with quite a lot of epidemics, so there should be measures in place to keep our country’s litter box fresh. . http://www.stoplittering.com
It takes 20 to 1,000 years for a plastic bag to break down in our environment.
An estimated 4 million bags of balloons are carried each year. In 1999, 14 million trees were cut down for the 10 billion grocery bags used by Americans. http://daviscoop.com
Ten Sources of Primary Literature in America
Pedestrians
Motorists
Load detected
Family trash and disposal including animal scavengers
Commercial garbage and disposals
Construction projects
People at leisure (lack of trash cans and ashtrays)
Entertainment events
Illegal dumping
Willful or habitual littering: laziness and rebellion http://www.praguepost.cz
How to oppose the letter
Stoplittering.com suggests that it is best to approach the letter with courtesy, as you will have better results. Instances cited include placing the litter while making the litter aware of their indiscretion or returning the litter telling the offender “you dropped this”.
Some States have adopted a reporting system such as Texas but it is doubtful that the method can be definitive. Litter is decreasing in America and in our environment. The pestilence is too widespread.
The site http://dontmesswithtexas.com lists the Texas reporting method; It can be very labor intensive and time consuming unless all Americans participate. In addition, it is difficult to follow. The license plate number (only Texas plates are required), make of the vehicle, and the time of day, location, and date that (driver, passenger, or bystander) threw the toy and item to the pig. This method is not feasible for all of America.
There are amazing groups in America that promote littering. http://litterclub founded in 1999 boasts of its litter box. One was quoted as saying, “I love the litter with the kids,” along with other sad expressions. Members share stories, pictures of trash thrown in public, and brag about littering. Americans have an invested interest in stopping this environmental epidemic more than an interest in keeping America beautiful.
Solutions to help protect our Environment
Provide an adequate number of receptacles for trash and cigarettes
Use pet waste pickup bags
Garbage free lunch with reusable packaging plastic containers and bottles
Follow your local government guidelines for disposing of garden pesticides, paints, chemicals, gas, medical waste and syringes.
Use reusable cloth for shopping and take plastic bags to the store for recycling. http://www.praguepost.cz
In 1970, the White House and Congress formed the Environmental Protection Agency in response to Americans’ demand for cleaner water, air and the environment. The mission of the Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, the EPA has worked to create a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. EPA leads the nation in environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. http://epa.org
I’m always horrified when I see litter on our roads and not to mention litter on the sidewalks. I save all my garbage until I get to the proper receptacle. People don’t mind comments about the contents of my car and I don’t tolerate someone throwing litter out the window of my car; I stopped collecting. One of the biggest obstacles in America is that some people don’t understand what is litter and what isn’t. www.stoplittering.com
Many Americans think that cigarette butter is not litter but it is actually very harmful for our environment. If America wants to remain beautiful and protect its environment, it must take serious care of the writing epidemic.
By understanding the damage to our environment and our animals, Americans should participate in local environmental efforts around the world. The EPA is an organization with the goal of a cleaner America, but the efforts of all Americans are required for the country to remain beautiful< /a>.
References
http://stoplittering.com
http://www.praguepost.cz
http://daviscoop.com
http://www.praguepost.cz
http://dontmesswithtexas.com
http://litterclub
epa.org
