Presented by:

Elijah O. Ledesma
Zyrod Calixto
Littering
Littering simply means
throwing away objects on the
ground or leaving them lying on
the ground instead of disposing
them at garbage can, recycling
bin or trash container.
 Problems in the Environment
caused by Littering
Can cause physical harm or injury
to the people.
Pollutes the environment.
It can facilitate the spread of
disease.
It can affect or kill wildlife.
Solutions to the Problem
1. We use the five R’s, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover,
and Repair
2. Litter laws
Putting in place strict litter laws ensures no litter is
discarded, thrown or dropped onto private and public
places. Such laws work towards prohibiting illegal
dumping and littering. The law must also clearly stipulate
that dumping is a serious offence, punishable by serving a
jail term and fines. Several local authorities globally have
considerably addressed the littering problem by instituting
legislations punishing perpetrators with fines,
imprisonment, and community service.
3. Stop Littering Signs
Putting up signs is a very creative way of putting a
stop to littering. The signs should be placed in high
littered areas and those that are prone to littering such
as the streets near public transport stations. Routes used
on daily basis by pedestrians and commuters also
deserve “stop littering signs” to constantly remind
people that littering is a bad thing and should thus be
avoided.
 4. Putting up litter bins
Proper measures must be taken by the relevant local
authorities to ensure more garbage bins are installed in
various areas for effective garbage disposal. Putting up
enough garbage bins in town centers, walking routes, public
areas, and near bus stops as well as fast-food restaurants offer
convenience in the disposal and collection of litter. It also
eases the recycling and reuse initiatives as the local
authorities and garbage collectors are given easy time in
sorting the waste. To avoid additional problems due to
overfilling, the bins must be emptied regularly.