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Show DON'T LITTER ! ! Why do people litter their towns and cities and the countryside? This distasteful condition persists despite de-spite the concerted campaigns of civic organziations, governmental agencies and many individual citizen groups. ij The basic reason for the problem is that many peo- ! pie are just thoughtless. Too many of us simply feel no personal responsibility for the appearance of our communities. An ever-stretching network of highways, increased travel, greater outdoor recreational facilities, and more leisure time all combine to provide even more opportunities for the litterbug. Keep America Beautiful, Inc., the national public I service organization for the prevention of litter, offers ! suggestions how everyone can help in the litter fight. They are ! Keep your own home and property litter-free. O Carry a litterbag in your car or boat. Always dispose dis-pose of trash in a proper receptacle. 9 Urge municipal officials to provide adequate col-j: col-j: lection and disposal facilities and a sufficient num- i ber of receptacles for street trash. 0 Cooperate with others working to eliminate litter in your community. If there is no litter-prevention program in the area start one. ' Remember that little is a costly eyesore that blights and corrodes, lowers property values, discourages tourists, tour-ists, and alienates potential new business and industry. Everyone should help eliminate litterbugging. |