Imagine taking a walk outside, going nowhere in particular. You admire the beauty of the nature that surrounds you. The autumn leaves are falling off of trees and covering the ground in a variety of warm reds and oranges. However, something else is taking up space on these grounds. Something far less natural and far more controllable by man, the repercussions of which may ripple across various factors within the environmental landscape.
It is mainly about public health, affecting the people and the wildlife living amongst them.
It stands as a fire hazard, the materials risking a potential spread that will further damage the land and the living inhabitants of it. If it spreads below the surface, it will not only impact the water but the creatures living within it. Despite the risks at hand, it seems that not much is done about it, not just by the people who commit it, but also by those who pass by and ignore it. When left unchecked, these avoidable issues will only worsen over prolonged amounts of time.
It may seem small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but when you keep a sharp eye out, you start to notice it everywhere. Sometimes it's hidden beneath bushes and branches. Sometimes it's sitting in plain sight. Regardless, it's out there and it's showing no signs of stopping.
It's the residue of carelessness. It's the disgraceful act of oblivion. It is human litter.
At least the cat attempts to clean up after itself.