It sounds simple, but the easiest thing you can do to reduce litter is to not litter in the first place. Taking personal responsibility for your trash is the first step in creating a cleaner Chattanooga. But what do you do in those situations when there isn’t a trash can around?Â...
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Do you know of a spot in your neighborhood that seems to be a litter magnet? Does your daily commute include a scenic view of an unofficial tire dump? There is something you can do about it! SeeClickFix.com is your tool to report a variety of public concerns, including litter....
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The City of Chattanooga’a 3-1-1 call center is our “one call to city hall”, according to the city’s website at: http://www.chattanooga.gov/Mayors_Office/MayorsOffice_About311.htm. So what place does it have in the effort to reduce litter in Chattanooga?...
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CleanChatt, a Leadership Chattanooga pilot project, wants all Chattanoogans to make a commitment this Earth Day to help keep our city clean. The primary focus of the volunteer group is litter prevention and removal by educating the public on readily available resources right here in Chattanooga that can improve our unique environment in the Scenic City....
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Kermit was fond of singing that tune but it is true! Find out how green you already are by taking a five minute quiz. The quiz generates an individualized to-do list of simple swtiches you can make to live greener. And, if you miss your scouting days, you have the opportunity to earn virtual merit badges along the way!
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Pack yours and your kids lunches in reusable sacks and ditch the ziploc bags for reusable bowls and containers. Paper and plastic bags fill landfills by the billions. Check our Community Partner, Rock/Creek's great selection of recycled products. And, if you are really ambitious, you can make your own lunch bags with your kids using their juice boxes....
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Technology moves so fast it seems like you are always upgrading your cell phone. Rather than clutter up your junk drawer at home or worse, the local landfield. Recycle the old phone and charger which leach dangerous toxins like mercury if you toss them into the trash....
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Have you ever considered the impact that processing paper bills has on the environment? Every month area residents receive paper bills by mail for power, water, mortgages and car payments. Then all these bills require postage to be paid. Why not save some paper, and trips to the post office to buy stamps?...
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Illegal dumping is not only an eyesore, but it impacts the Scenic City in so many ways: Increases health risks Abandoned and decaying garbage attracts rats and other disease-carrying creatures. Increases environmental risks Illegal dumping of hazardous waste can contaminte soil and water....
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Business has a duty to keep the area around their property clear of litter. It shows your business has pride in the community it works in. Here are some ways business can prevent litter: Ensure lids are secure on garbage and recycling containers Take pride in your business, conduct regular litter sweeps of your property - keep a litter pick up schedule and check list Participate in your local business area clean up events Report areas of concern to the City Display litter education posters inside or around your business Install and maintain trashcans on your property for customer use
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