Your Car Window Is Not A Trash Can

I'll start out with a POSITIVE note here......
Today as I was coming down a country side road I came upon a man on a bicycle who was stopping often, dismounting and collecting tin cans into a grocery sack.  This touched my heart!  I know that in today's economy financial times are difficult.   This man may or may not have been enduring hard times but one thing was for sure...this man was not lazy.  He was doing what he had to do in order to earn some additional income.  What a refreshing change from our society's average attitude of "entitlement."  I asked God to bless the man and grant him success with his endeavor.
However, as I drove on I sadly took note.......there were a lot of cans littered along the road.  I had to chuckle a bit because I had just asked God to bless the hard working man, but the sight of litter was unacceptable.

  Keeping America Beautiful has always been a passion of mine.

 I do not have tolerance for people who choose to litter.  It is not only unsightly, it is not good for our environment.  I do not understand anyone throwing anything out a car or truck window down a country  road, on the beach or a major highway.  How hard is it to throw it in the back seat or on the floor and then clean your vehicle out when you get home?
Are we educating our children about what happens to the environment when someone throws soda or beer cans out the window or leave it at their beach site?  Wouldn't it be nice if the food industry would join us all is this educational message?  Have you ever seen a major celebrity, musician or even a video game tell our children - and adults - not to litter?

         Let's all get aboard - pass it on - educate 

                                                                 Don't litter!

                                                            

What else can we do?
#1 - Business establishments can help spread the word by providing trashcans in their parking lots.
Yes, it takes a bit of thankless effort and may entail a small additional cost, but what an impact this would be.  As employees are trained for their duties and office meetings are held, everyone should be encouraged to make a difference in our earth - our paradise.  As consumers, make sure businesses that participate are given public service awards.
#2 - With regards to the fast food industry...let's start an awareness of over-packing...which translates into excess litter and trash.  I have actually seen sandwiches wrapped - then put in a box - and then put into a bag.  Then - the customer eats the food - in the car - in the parking lot.  How wasteful!

These are just some thoughts to ponder.  Basically, it all comes down to EDUCATION.  
                      Spread the word - it is not smart to litter. 
 It is quite the opposite.
                     

                                                                              

 I'm going to have a new bumper sticker printed that reads: 
                                                   Your car window is not a trash can!