According to littering statistics, it appears as though a large percentage of the population feels as though the world is their garbage can as well as their ashtray. Litter in your surroundings is a highly important issue because it doesn't just affect the Earth but also your health, family, pets and future generations. Littering is not only for making ugly environments but it also effects and destroys our environment.
Shocking Littering Statistics
- 75% of Americans Admit to Littering within the last 5 years
- People who eat food from fast food restaurants are some of the most frequent litterers
- Litter that is dumped in certain areas can stunt plant growth
- Every year, millions of fish, birds and animals are killed from consuming or getting tangled up in litter with the biggest culprits being plastic bags and plastic six pack rings
- Litter carries germs that are quickly and easily spread to humans through rodents
- When litter is dropped in the streets, it travels into waterways through storm water systems
- Men litter much more than women, even if there are garbage bins available
- 81 percent of litterers admit that higher fines and stricter laws would stop them from littering
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