Why is littering bad for parks?


Why is littering bad for parks? Large amounts of litter in parks can also increase the amount of invasive species or unwanted wildlife such as raccoons, rodents and predators who hunt small rodents. Trash can even become choking hazards to park residents' dogs, and dog waste can encourage the spread of diseases as well as kill the plants and grass.


Why is plastic bad for the environment?

Plastic pollution can alter habitats and natural processes, reducing ecosystems' ability to adapt to climate change, directly affecting millions of people's livelihoods, food production capabilities and social well-being. UNEP's body of work demonstrates that the problem of plastic pollution doesn't exist in a vacuum.