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7/28/2019 Effects of Littering Environment
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The Effects Of Littering On The
Environment
Grenada Solid Waste
Management Authority
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What Is Littering?
The careless discarding of
light weight waste material.
The disposing of waste itemsin places other than the bin.
It is a practice that is carried
out by persons who don’tcare for the environment.
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Myths About Littering
The practice of littering occurs because there are
insufficient bins available.
The practice of littering has no harmful effects.
The cleaning up of litter is the street cleaner’s
job.
Only children and teenagers litter.
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Facts About Littering
Believe it or not, the practice of littering usually occurs within the
vicinity of litter bins. Eg. Busshelters.
Littering has many harmfuleffects; it can attract pests and
vermin, causing health problems,it causes our environment to look
unclean and unhealthy, and whenthrown into seas and rivers, it cankill aquatic life and affect waterquality.
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Facts About Litter continued..
Although street cleanersare paid to clean litter, itis our responsibility todispose our waste in aproper manner. Properlitter disposal is our civicduty.
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Adults, too, are to be blamedfor the problem of littering.
While children are becoming more environmentally
conscious, and are being trained to keep theirenvironment clean, someadults still throw waste intostreets, drains and out of
vehicles and act as if nothing is wrong with what they do.
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Litter Prevention & Control
Purchase and consume fresh fruits and vegetables
rather than packaged snacks, bearing mind that fruit
seeds and peelings ought to be properly disposed of in
bins. Use a bin to dispose of your litter, if one is not readily
available, hold on to your waste item until you find one.
Adhere to NO EATING and NO DRINKING signs
on onboard public transportation.
Share with others the negative effects of littering.
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Litter Prevention & Control
continued…
Encourage drivers to make use of litter pouches, orplastic bags, to dispose of waste on board.
When at home, place waste in tied bags or coveredbins, in order to prevent waste spills in your
neighbourhood. Place your waste out only on the days and times
scheduled for waste collection in your community toprevent dogs and other pets from causing litter spills in
your community. Engage in clean-up activities organized by your school,
church or community.
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Effects Of A Clean & Healthy
Environment
A clean environment is conducive to healthy
living, learning, work and recreation.
Clean and beautiful surroundings are an asset to
our tourism sector.
Clean and healthy environments can prevent the
spread diseases caused by poor hygienic
conditions.
Everyone benefits from a clean
environment…so let’s work hard toward one!!
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What Can YOU Do To Maintain A
Clean School Environment?
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THANK YOU!!
GRENADA SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY