presentation by minara akter. in real world terms, litter is the cigarette butts, soda cans, coffee...

Presentation by Minara Akter

In real world terms, litter is the cigarette butts, soda cans, coffee cups, beer bottles, plastic bags, gum wrappers and various other items we may see alongside a road, blown up against a fence or swirling around an empty lot, litter is waste disposed in the wrong place by unlawful human action and can vary in size

I. polluting the water supplyII. Causes diseases such as diarrhea,

dysentery. Litter can harm the environment such as I. Animals may get trapped or poisoned

with litter in their habitats

The most common litter item

Penalties — On the Spot Fines

Jail Time serve

Community Service

Set an example by not littering.

Dispose of trash properly. Recycle any materials that can be recycled and dispose of the rest in a garbage can.

When you visit a park or beach, remember to take out what you bring in.

Participate in and promote litter or recycling programs.

Contact city officials if there not enough trash bin at your local parks, public areas, etc.

Let’s Do Our Part

Your City, Your Neighborhood, Your Litter.

Spread The Word

“Mail Inline” by Daily Mail Reporter, 25th May, 2008

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1021811/Teenager-16-fined

“The State of Garbage in America”, Biocycle. April, 1998, http://www.kab.org

“Anti Litter Campaigns” Free Ashtrays, Publication Date: 19 October, 2007, http://www.cigarettelitter.org/index.asp?pagename

“Municipal Sewers and Storm Drains” , Publication Date: 2002-2008, http:/pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/-epados/waste/src/flush.htm