Why do people throw trash from cars?
Because they don’t want that extra trash lying around in their car causing it to look messy. It is easier to throw it out the window and forget about it, than to remember to bring it to a trash can after you have parked. Because they aren’t forced to clean it up themselves or fined ( yet ).
Why do people throw their trash on the streets?
Laziness and carelessness have bred a culture of habitual littering. Typically, people have become too lazy and unwilling to throw away trash appropriately. It is common to see people discard trash out of their kitchen windows or balconies, probably because they are too lazy to put it in the rightful places.
How much do we litter a year?
Statistics. The 2009 study found that more than 51 billion pieces of litter are released on American roadways each year – 6,729 items per mile of roadway annually, 91\% of it less than 4 inches in size.
Why should you not litter?
In addition to water and soil pollution, litter can also pollute the air. Researchers estimate that more than 40\% of the world’s litter is burned in the open air, which can release toxic emissions. These emissions can cause respiratory issues, other health problems, and even be a starting base for acid rain.
How much rubbish ends up in the ocean every day?
There is now 5.25 trillion macro and micro pieces of plastic in our ocean & 46,000 pieces in every square mile of ocean, weighing up to 269,000 tonnes. Every day around 8 million pieces of plastic makes their way into our oceans.
What state has the most litters?
Michigan is the state with the most trash per capita, with Indiana and Illinois ranking second and third.
How can you stop littering?
Tips for Litter Prevention
- Make sure your trash is secure.
- Participate in a community clean-up day.
- Educate others.
- Keep a litter bag in your vehicle.
- Make good use of recycle bins.