Environment

Most people just think “I'm just one person in a world with billions of others, how could I help? It's just one can….” Those “most people” are WRONG, they can help!

To start off, let's think about microplastics. As plastics weather, they fragment into microplastics under 0.5 millimeters in size. These tiny particles absorb toxic chemicals and bioaccumulate up the food chain, ultimately ending up in the seafood consumed by humans. Who wants to eat plastic?! That's DISGUSTING! 

Next, accumulated trash acts as an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, and parasites. It attracts pests like rats, roaches and  mosquitos which act as vectors to transmit diseases to nearby communities. ALSO DISGUSTING! 

In addition, roughly 40% of the world's open air burning involves litter. This releases toxic emissions, fine particulate matter, and greenhouse gases that degrade air quality, and can trigger acid rain. EW, JUST EW! 

All of this trash results in heavy cleanup costs, some up to billions of dollars or more. If we didn't litter, then maybe we could spend our money on things we really need, like schools, parks, and public infrastructure.

       Now are you wondering how you can help? Well, either way I’m going to say it. Start by throwing your trash into the trash can, and not the grass. It's one small thing that can save time in the future. Second, use your recycling bin. Place all metal, plastic, or cardboard things like cans, milk cartons, or boxes in a paper grocery bag to save until the recycling truck comes. When the recycling truck comes, put the bag into the blue can, then roll it down to the street. And last, take a walk through the park with a trash bag in hand. If you see trash, then pick it up and place it in the bag. When you get home, put the bag into the grey can.