Littering In America

By: Arriaga, Oscar Period 1, Computers

What is Litter?
Litter is waste products that have been disposed improperly, without consent, in an inappropriate location. Litter is any type of junk you see out when you walk down the street. It is most commonly gum wrappers. It is used cigarettes. Litter is also empty bags of chips or soda cans.

Why do people litter?

People litter because they are too lazy throw their trash or because they either dont care about the environment or their community. This is why people litter.

Who is more likely to litter?

The people who are more likely to litter are young people or smokers. These are the people who are more likely to litter.

Acts of littering
There are many acts of littering. One act of littering is the Drop with intent is when the person subtly dropped the item on the ground, but with notable intent to litter. Another act of littering is the Foul shooters aim to discard their item in a receptacle, but after missing leave the object on the ground. Another act of littering is the wedger who are individuals who stuff disposable objects into small spaces where they will not be seen

Advantages of littering?
There are many advantages to littering. One advantage to littering is that it gives people jobs. Such as janitors. Another advantage is that you can recycle litter like paper or plastic or even metal.

Disadvantages to littering
There are many disadvantages to littering. One disadvantage to littering is that it pollutes the world with trash. Another disadvantage to littering is the cost to get it cleaned up. Another disadvantage is that it can kill animals. For example it can be poisonous to them.

Strategies to prevent people from littering

A strategy to prevent people from littering is to tell them not to litter. Another strategy to prevent people from littering is to put up sign that say not to litter. Another strategy is to explain to someone what litter could to the world and how it is bad.

I pledge To

I will always throw away my trash properly If I see someone littering I will tell them that it is not right to litter. I explain to people why littering is bad for the world and why they shouldn't do it.