Hey Guys!
So, I was in Milwaukee last weekend visiting some friends only to find out that it isn't the prettiest city to be in. Actually, it was downright disgusting. Every inch of sidewalk I was on, and every corner I turned, there was litter EVERYWHERE! The saddest part of my trip was seeing a playground, that looked relatively new and welcoming. The only problem was that the sand on the ground looked as though it was replaced with cigarette butts, a variety of different kinds of paper, aluminum cans, and glass bottles. That sounds fun to play in right?
Well after my experience in Milwaukee, I wanted to find out more about the issue of littering and came across a great website that contains a ton of good information. Also, according to this website, fast food waste contributes to a third of all the litter in our country. What do you think fast food chains can do to reduce their contribution to this littering problem? Any ideas?
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ISH! It's sad when people are too lazy to put their garbage in a trash can and just throw it on the ground instead.. and to answer your question, I think fast food chains just shouldn't exists.. that would help the problem! JK
ReplyDeleteAw man how sad!! I can't believe Milwaukee would look like this!
ReplyDeleteI am not quite sure what fast food chains can do...maybe give customers a discount if they request to not get all of their food in a paper bag. People could start bringing their own bags! Like grocery stores are doing now.
BEN THIS IS SO SAD!! It reminds me of a story I heard about some town in California that literally has dirty crack needles on the streets. I like how you ask the question: what can fast food restaurants do to reduce waste?? As I think about it, I guess what they could do is change the way they package. Maybe instead of wrapping everything twelve times and bagging it, they could use a different system?? Not sure...its a tricky question! --S
ReplyDeleteThat is just gross and dirty!!! it makes me sad to hear about this....what are you going to do about this Ben??
ReplyDeleteIngrid,
ReplyDeleteWell I try to pick up any trash I see when I'm outside. But I agree with what Kathy and Sara said about how they should change their packaging systems. Autumn's answer of "fast food chains not existing" WOULD fix this problem, but I don't think that is realistic =P