Littering is one of the most significant environmental and social challenges faced today. Young people need to know about the impacts of littering as plastic is present in every product bought. This activity will help young people understand how litter contributes to the problem of plastic pollution. The participants must be shown a short film about littering and the impact of plastic pollution, mainly on wildlife and marine organisms. They should also be briefed about how littering contributes to plastic pollution.
- The facilitator should divide the young people into groups so that each group would have 4-5 members.
- The facilitator should ask the groups to select a spot and conduct a local survey. The young people can also do it individually in public areas near their homes.
- Each group will survey 2-3 spots and interview people of different age groups.
- They may interview around ten people at each spot.
- The participants should compile their results with their group and make a data sheet.
- The groups should then compare their data with the other groups
Conclusion
The data generated will help young people understand how peoples’ attitude differs regarding littering. The participants will also learn some triggering factors due to which people litter.
Evaluation
Discuss the triggering factors due to which people litter.
