Littering of Country Roads

We see the signs everywhere, LITTERING IS A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY A maximum $1,000 FINE OR IMPRISONMENT UP TO ONE YEAR, OR some(prenominal) (Litter, 2007). The question in the minds of legion(predicate) of us though is Why do passel pack and especiall(a)y along our country roadstead? unity of the definitions used for set is misplaced trash or solid guided missile destroyer (Litter, 2007). Research in the subject area of why do people litter has been completed by several organizations and government entities. I will witness some of the reasons I found in the research.One of the factors noted in the research was just simply need of knowledge of the environmental set up of littering (Why, 2007). It has been shown in studies that just educating those who litter can make a oddment in whether or not they continue to litter. We could speculate that possibly many of those in the country will not suffer as bulky of access to the information that helps to create an awareness to the problems littering creates.When litter has already salt away in an area, research has shown the area to be more susceptible by others to be seen as an easy graceing grounds or an invitation to dump more. One of the reasons they encourage volunteers and regular litter clean-ups is to prevent further litter build-up. Because country roads are less likely in global to be a part of litter clean-ups this can add to the problem. privation of social pressure to do the right thing was mentioned as add to the problem (Why, 2007). This could also be a contributing factor as to why litter is often seen more in rural areas or areas where the population tends to have a greater financial disadvantage. Litter in these areas may not be seen as great a precedency as more basic needs and problems in the rural neighborhoods. some other factor was mentioned as there being a lack or an absence of consistent enforcement of the laws against littering (Facts, 2004). Although signs may be posted, if there is seen to be lack of enforcement in backing those littering laws, they will have little effect in that area or neighborhood. This can be another reason why there may seem to be more litter along the less visible and often less-traveled country roads. Enforcement officers tend to concentrate where there is greater population.According to one study, if the people or residents of an area have little pride in their neighborhood or in another persons neighborhood, they are then more cagy to toss out trash in that particular area. It also may be that if my neighbors yard is littered, it is less noticeable when my yard is littered. The country roads and rural areas are generally less noticeable than the urban center or urban areas.It is no secret that individuals with higher income who live in the suburbs have more income to spend on lawn upkeep and continuous lawn maintenance. Many areas in the country attract those with less income who would have less to continuously claim thei r properties and the roadways that run along their properties.Lastly, it may be surprising to some, however, not all people see what they toss out as being regarded as litter. Studies show this is often the case for those who toss tooshie butts out the motorcar window. When asked why they toss them along the roadside, they often respond in a way to indicate they do not feel as if cigarette butts, or some items should be included as trash or littering. However, cigarette butts can take up to five years to poop out down (Facts, 2004).References2004. Facts about litter. Department of Environment and Conservation. http//www.Environment.nsw.gov (accessed April 21, 2007).2007. Litter laws. Official Website of the city of Rock Hill. http//www.gov.pe.ca/enveng/litter/index.php3?number=61866&lang=E (accessed April 21, 2007).2007. Why do people litter? Government of Prince Edward Island.April 21, 2007).Wikipedia contributors, Litter, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 24 April 2007,2202 UTC , http//en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Litter&oldid=126719517accessed 24 April 2007