I wonder about the folks who litter our roads. Do they think about what their actions teach their children? Or more immediately, how their behavior affects their opinions of their own self-worth?
The items they throw say much about their pathetic lives; fast food wrapppers, cigarette packs, beer cans and bottles.
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Why do people litter?
Research points to several factors that may impact on littering behaviour:
Lack of knowledge of the environmental effects of littering.
Litter has already accumulated. The more litter present the more people are inclined to litter.
Lack of social pressure to do the right thing.
Absence of penalties or consistent enforcement.
Number, placement and appearance of disposal containers at or near the site.
People who litter often feel no sense of pride in the areas they are littering.
They don't view the item as litter. That's often the case with cigarette butts.
