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Research by Keep America Beautiful Inc., a national program with affiliates in over 500 communities, found that people litter because they feel no sense of ownership, even though areas such as parks and beaches are public property; they believe someone else will pick up after them; and because litter has already accumulated.
Motorists and pedestrians are often blamed for litter. There are actually seven primary sources:
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Commercial trash dumpsters |
Litter is blown about by wind and traffic, or carried by water. It moves until trapped by a curb, building, or fence. Once litter has accumulated, it invites people to add more. |
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