Show DONT DON'T LITTER Why do people litter their towns and cities cHits and the countryside This distasteful condition persists despite the concerted cams cam pal s of civic governmental agencies and many Individual citizen groups The basic reason for the problem is that many peaple are just thoughtless Too miny of us simply feel no personal responsibility for forthe forthe the appearance of our communities An ever evel stretching network of highways increased travel greater outdoor recreational fa facilities iI's and more leisure time all ull combine to provide even more opportunities for the litterbug America Beautiful Inc the national public service organization for the prevention of litter offers suggestions how everyone can help in the litter fight They are Keep Kep your own home am and property litter litter- free Carry a litterbug in your car or boat Al AI ways dispose of trash In a proper receptacle Urge municipal officials to provide ade quite quatI collection and disposal facilities and a sufficient number of receptacles for street trash Cooperate with others working to eliminate litter In your community If there is no litter litter- prevention program in the area start one Remember that litter is a costly eyesore that blights and corrodes lowers property val ties ut's discourages tourists and alienates poten- poten potential potential new business and industry Everyone should h help lp eliminate Jitterbugging |