The Hidden Cost

Published on 29 October 2024 at 21:16

Litter Costs More Than You Think!

When we see litter on the street or highway, it’s easy to walk past it without a second thought. After all, it doesn’t seem to affect our day-to-day lives, right? But what if we told you that litter impacts more than just the beauty of our surroundings? It has a ripple effect that reaches far into our environment and even our wallets.

Where Does Litter Come From?
Litter isn’t just random trash blowing in the wind – it comes from where we live, work, and travel. Common sources include household trash that didn’t make it into a bin, business waste from collection areas, and loading docks, as well as construction and demolition sites. And let’s not forget litter left behind by pedestrians, or debris that escapes from trucks and cars on the road. All these add up to create a massive litter problem that can’t be ignored.

The Hidden Cost of Litter
It might surprise you to learn that litter can decrease property values, scare away tourists, and make communities less attractive places to live and work. And unfortunately, this isn’t just an aesthetic problem. When property values drop, local economies take a hit, potentially leading to increased crime rates, fewer job opportunities, and a reduced quality of life for everyone in the area. Not to mention, cleaning up litter is costly – to the tune of $11 billion per year in the United States alone! In Toronto, Canada, the annual cost of litter cleanup reaches an astonishing CAD 27 million.

So… What Can We Do About It?
The good news is that litter is preventable! By raising awareness and educating our communities, we can inspire more people to take pride in their surroundings. That’s where Cleanable World steps in. Our mission is to promote litter education and mobilize communities to tackle the problem head-on. Together, we can create cleaner, greener spaces that everyone can enjoy.

Join us in our quest to create a litter-free world! Every piece of litter you pick up, every person you educate, and every action you take helps make a difference. Because a clean world is a better world – for all of us.


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