By: Rolando Villarreal (02-PN)* Pictures from de internet: http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=littering&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=i6PWSqvXGp6Ntgf-r4z0Bg&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CCQQsAQwAw

LITTER: impact, sources and solutions.What is “littering”?Where does it come?What does effects it cause?Could be “litter” considered special problem?What can be done to prevent littering?

Defining litter:any manufactured or processed solid waste that enters to the environment from any source. It is a highly pervasive and visible form of pollution that has harmful impacts on wildlife and human health.

Where does it come?bagsplasticclothescansbottlescigarettesbutts

EFFECTS: it hurts people, animals and environment.Millions of dollars had been spent because this problem. Rain flow with litter directly to beaches and rivers. Affect the animals and plants habitats.

SOLUTIONS…1. Cleanups: Cleaning up the trash using paid employees and volunteers.2. Laws and Regulations: International, national, and statewide laws that prohibit littering and the dumping of trash.

3. Prevention: Proper Disposal: the majority of the litter comes from items we can all easily carry until we find a trash can.Waste Reduction: employing the three "Rs“ (Recycle, Reuse, Reduce). The last one: EDUCATION!