Why do people litter.?

Question

2 reasons why people litter is

1. ATTITUDES

2.SOCIAL BACKGROUNDS

But, I cant find enough information to put under it. Can anyone help me. Its for my research assignment.

Websites are appreciated too.

Information for Scotland please!!...

Personal opinions too.

Answer 1

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      People tend to litter where litter already exists.

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      People litter where they feel no sense of ownership.

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      People litter when they think someone will come behind them and clean it up.

Answer 2

Under Social backgrounds you could add

poor toilet training. People litter because they are lazy and were raised

to think they do not have to be

responsible for their own actions.

As for Scotland, just google the country. Also try www.nationalgeographic.com

Answer 3

I think there is just one reason of littering which is attitude that is irresponsible. While you are talking about social backgrounds, well actually you can add it  as a supportive idea of attitude. Because why people act in a kind of attitude are affected indirectly by their own social background.

Answer 4

I think it purely comes down to people being lazy and lacking respect for others. Perhaps it come of poor raising or feeling of entitlement.