When it comes to litter, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that roadside litter has decreased by about 61% over the past four decades in the United States. The bad news is that people are now littering more plastic items than ever before. All told, more than 51 billion pieces of litter appear on US roadways each year.
Motorists and pedestrians are the most common culprits, but roadways aren’t the only target. Litter is often found near bus stops and entrances to public places, such as movie theaters and retail stores.
Sadly, some people also discard their trash in parks and on beaches. Even a single soda can or an empty potato chip bag will sully (see definition below) the beauty of a tree-filled park or a sandy beach.
Maybe you can help. Can you think of a slogan that might stop people from littering so much?
Or perhaps you’d like to volunteer your time to help reduce litter. If so, you can contact an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful.
Speak your mind: Why do you think people litter, and what is the best way to correct this problem?
SULLY: To soil, defile or damage the integrity or purity of.
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