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20 Minute Makeover Introduction to a Community Action Project Grades 9-12

Litter 1.Why is litter a problem? 2.Has litter gotten worse? Why/why not? 3.How can we stop it? 4.How is litter different from garbage? 2

Litter in Numbers Most litter happens within 5 metres of a garbage can. 1 On average, a person will carry garbage 12 paces before littering. 1 Enough plastic is thrown away each year to circle the Earth 4 times. 2 A glass bottle can take up to 1 million years to biodegrade

Where does litter go?

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Landfill versus Recycling 6

Litter and the Environment Impacts: – Ecosystems Invasive Species Water Quality Soil Pollution – Wildlife Ingestion Entanglement – People Health Safety Economy Source: smallbusinessendeavor.com Cigarette butts accounted for 27% of all litter collected during the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup in Ontario. 1

What are the most common locations of litter? Bus stops Parking lots 8

How do we reduce litter? 9

20 Minute Makeover We will clean up an area for 20 minutes on April 24 th What area? Supplies? Any other classes joining? 10

Raising Awareness How can we increase litter awareness with this event? – In our school we can:_____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ – In our community we can:_____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 11

ACTIVITY Planning education for school community about litter Using worksheet, brainstorm (as a class, group or individual) ways you can educate your school about litter. 12 Source: sustainability.uchicago.edu

Waste and Litter Awareness for 8 days! MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Minute Makeover April

20 Minute Makeover Safety Be careful what you pickup. If you are unsure, or think it is dangerous call an adult. Make sure you are wearing gloves the entire time. 14

Cleanup Boundaries Insert map of cleanup area 15

On the day of… Dress for the weather – Rain coat, – Hat – …etc. Wear good walking shoes Smile and have fun! Take lots of pictures and send them to the City of London to be entered in a pizza lunch contest! 16

Thank you for cleaning up your community! From the City of London 17