Commonly Littered Items       

*   Cigarette Butts: Cigarette butts are currently the most littered item. This is extremely unfortunate for the environment due to the lifespan of cigarettes.  It is a common practice for smokers to throw their cigarette on the ground immediately after smoking. However, because of the plastic material within them, it can take years for them to completely decompose. 

*   Food Wrappers: The production of plastic snack wrappers has increased over the years. Replacing materials like glass and metal, these plastic wrappers take much longer to decompose, posing a severe threat to the environment.

*   Receipts: Receipts are commonly littered throughout the environment. In many cases, people will leave a convenience store or fast food restaurant and feel the need to discard their receipt. However, instead of traveling to a nearby garbage can, people often choose instant gratification and throw it out of their car window.

*   Plastic Grocery Bags: Plastic bag usage is continuing to increase. They are used for many different reasons, which adds to their popularity. Plastic bags can often take centuries to decompose, which is why they pose a severe threat to the environment.

*   Plastic Bottle Caps: Because of their small size, plastic bottle caps are often thrown onto the ground by residents. However, they can still be harmful to the environment. Plastic bottle caps are often found in bodies of water; they also can be harmful to wildlife if consumed.