I hate litter.
Truly, I despise litter. And from the very bottom of my heart, if you litter, you disgust me. There is never a good reason or an acceptable excuse to toss your unwanted crap on the ground. Argue with me all you like. I do not care.
Do not litter.
How thoughtless, how careless, how self-absorbed must you be to be okay with leaving your detritus behind you wherever you go?
Not only is it disrespectful and impolite to litter, it’s also just plain gross.
If you have an empty bag of chips, a Starbucks cup, cigarette butts, banana peels, or whatever other trash you find yourself in possession of, it’s yours. Wholly and entirely, for the rest of time. It is your responsibility to dispose of it properly. You will hold on to it until you find the appropriate receptacle, be it compost, recycling, or garbage.Â
No garbage bin nearby? Too damn bad! You are stuck with that chip bag. You will not drop it on the ground. I don’t care how far you have to travel, carrying that empty bag of chips, it remains in your possession until you find a garbage bin.
That’s it. End of story.
Elyssa is a BSc student, pursuing studies in Physical Geography while also entertaining her creative side within the visual arts. She is currently the Creative Director here with the Cascade. Having previously been an Illustrator, Production Assistant, and Production Manager, she's been around a while. In her free time she can often be found knitting and watching reruns of outdated shows from the 80s.