Guest Blog By Albert Arevalo, Community Outreach Liaison with the Alice
Ferguson Foundation
Litter is in our communities, parks, and waterways in large
part because someone chooses to drop their trash on the ground instead of
finding a trash can. Yes, some litter is there because people accidentally drop
things, or because people forget to make sure the lids of their trash and
recycling bins are covered, but by-in-large litter is a problem because of
personal choices in how we dispose of trash.
In Congress Heights,
the Alice Ferguson Foundation is seeking to educate the community and to change
attitudes and behavior around the bad habit of littering through our Regional Litter
Prevention Campaign.
One of our strongest community allies is Nathan Harrington. He along with
hundreds of volunteers has dedicated countless hours to restore the health of
the Shepherd Parkway by removing trash and invasive species found throughout
the park.
As our campaign grows and gains momentum, we invite you to
make your own personal commitment to end litter. Some simple actions you can
take include:
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- Pick up litter when you see it.
- Talk to your friends, family, and others about why it is important not to litter.
- Host or join a community cleanup
- Post a poster in your community or use any of our other free toolkit items
Litter is a severe problem that affects our land, our water, and our health. By educating the public about the importance of taking control of their trash and disposing of it responsibly, we can begin to change littering behavior and ultimately reduce the amount of trash in our communities and waterways. Find out how you can take action at TrashFreePotomac.org
