Why is Littering an Issue?

          The amount of litter found everywhere is ridiculous and it’s getting worse year by year. Litter is found on the streets of communities, in buildings, and even in the ocean. There is a part of the North Pacific Ocean called “The Great Pacific Garbage Patch” which is estimated to be about 6.4 million tons of litter that passes through and arrives on beaches and in the oceans! The litter found all throughout communities and business buildings are making the areas unattractive which decreases the values of these properties.
          With litter comes the risk of the health of humans in a negative way from being exposed to the harsh chemicals that are not disposed of properly. Littering also affects tourism because who would want to visit a beach or city that is known for its pollution? People want to go places where they feel clean and happy and not have to worry about all the trash on the ground or the possibility of risking their health. Lastly, there is a huge cost that areas are responsible for cleaning up the place they live in and the beaches have to get cleaned, too.
          Since litter has a negative effect on tourism, this will also affect the economy of a community or city in a negative way. A bad economy for a community means their economic status will drop for the people living there. This means more people will become closer to being in a state of poverty.