60% of water pollution is attributed to litter. In addition to water and soil pollution, litter can also pollute the air.
Effects to the People
Sharp objects, toxic chemicals, and other discarded objects can cause physical harm to humans. Pathogens in the litter can lead to an epidemic. Large debris, such as derelict fishing nets and lines that float at or just below the surface, pose the greatest threat to vessel navigation.
Effects on the Community
The harmful impact of litter includes trapping or poisoning animals, killing aquatic life directly through choking and indirectly through its impact on water quality. Littering can be a fire hazard and it attracts pests and rodents.Litter also harms plants, vegetation and natural areas.
Effect to the Government
Spends to much money to clean the waste that people litters to prevent pollutions and contamination of any bodies of water, etc.
