Chapter
The Impact of Littering Organic Material in Nature
38:04 - 41:53 (03:49)
The speaker discusses the impact of littering organic material, such as fruit peels, and how it can negatively affect nature and wildlife by encouraging them to stay near roadways and trails instead of their natural habitat.
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A study in Grand Canyon National Park showed that organic litter like banana and apple peels is not as biodegradable as people think, constituting 4.2% of overall litter in the park.
38:04 - 40:12 (02:08)
Environment
Summary
A study in Grand Canyon National Park showed that organic litter like banana and apple peels is not as biodegradable as people think, constituting 4.2% of overall litter in the park.
ChapterThe Impact of Littering Organic Material in Nature
EpisodeLittering: Not Cool
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Litter can have a direct harm on wildlife, such as trapping them inside cans and bottles and disrupting their natural diet.
40:12 - 41:53 (01:40)
Wildlife
Summary
Litter can have a direct harm on wildlife, such as trapping them inside cans and bottles and disrupting their natural diet. It's estimated that one million animals die annually due to litter in the United States alone.