LITTER ABATEMENT
Litter is a pervasive issue for Philadelphia. Our streets, parks and playgrounds all suffer the visual stigma the presence of loose trash/litter causes. Every person living, working and playing in Philadelphia has a stake in the City's litter problem. Research and experience tell us that litter attracts the eye and attracts MORE litter.Ôø‡Ôø‡ Research also tells us that a clean community discourages littering and illegal dumping.Ôø‡Ôø‡ Proper handling of litter and waste in a community raises the standards and expectations of everyone.Ôø‡Ôø‡Whether you are a business owner or employee, a resident, a property owner, a visitor, a volunteer leader or an elected official, YOU can make a different in litter reduction in Philadelphia.
Litter is the result of too little attention to how waste is handled -- the careless andÔø‡Ôø‡casual handling of waste creates litter.Ôø‡Ôø‡ Knowing more about the causes of litter and where it comes from is a good place to start in addressing litter prevention.Ôø‡Ôø‡ One person, one business, one organization can positively affectÔø‡Ôø‡the behavior of others in their community.
Learn How YOU Can Make a Difference!
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- Get The Facts
- Why People Litter
- Who IsÔø‡Ôø‡Littering?
- Where Do People Litter?
- “Litter-Known” Facts
- What Can YOU Do?