Littering Fatima Ahsan
The topic of littering has been discussed for many years. Everyday people see littering either occurring or doing it themselves. People see it on highways, parks, and even their own lawns. Littering is also found all over the world, even the cleanest countries. People should not litter. One reason is that it can harm the environment. This is because the chemicals can seep into the soil. For example, when oil is dumped, then it affects the plant life. Critics argue that it doesn’t harm the environment, but they are wrong because dumped oil really does affect plant life. That it can harm the environment is one reason, but there are many more. Another reason is that it can deplete the aesthetic value of property. This is because trash makes property look less appealing. For example, when trash covers a state park, then less people would want to go there. Critics argue that littering does not deplete the aesthetic value of property, but they are wrong because littering does make a property look less appealing. That littering can deplete the aesthetic value of property is another reason, but there are still many more. A final reason is that it can cost people money. This is because sanitation workers work for the government which pays them with our tax money. For example, when the highway is covered with trash, sanitation workers are called to clean it up. Then they are paid with our tax money. Another example is that when a property is for sale and is covered with litter, then buyers won’t pay as much for it. Critics argue that littering does not cost money, but they are wrong because a dirty property will not cost as much as a clean property. Therefore, people should not litter. Littering can destroy the environment making it unhealthy. It can also make a beautiful place look less appealing. Littering can also cost people tons of money, such as tax money, to get it cleaned up. The topic of littering will probably be continued to be discussed for many years to come.