Families & Individuals

It only takes a moment to pick up a stray piece of trash and dispose of it properly.  And such a simple act can have a positive influence on a child for the rest of their lives.

Families and Individuals making a difference in Rhode Island

Ending litter is important to us because …

"We could get hurt by litter when we are playing on the playground and animals can get hurt if they get cut or swallow trash.  We always pick up trash to help other kids and animals stay safe."
Max and Rocco - Bristol

"I want to keep my community looking beautiful and staying healthy."
Alyssa - Johnston

"It is important to keep our spaces clean for all to enjoy. We should always leave places better than we have found them. It should take minimal effort to properly dispose of trash and process recyclables."
Wendy - New Shoreham

"Keeping our environment clean and protecting our earth for posterity."
Michael - Foster 

"Born Rhode Islander and love this state! I am proud of its natural beauty and know how litter detracts from RI aesthetically, environmentally and behaviorally. If trash is common, plastic bottles, bags, etc. are thrown around, it makes us less proud of what we have been given! Taking good care of our environment brings joy; and joy can be shared with many! The impact of trash and microplastics on our state's coastline goes much further and negatively impacts the health of our magnificent Narragansett Bay and the Rivers, and ponds of RI!"
Paula - Jamestown 

"We need to respect each other, the environment, and wildlife by keep our properties clean."
Steve - Westerly 

"We need to keep the world we live in healthy and beautiful for now and future generations."
Kendra - Middletown 

"Litter contributes to the contamination of our rivers and streams."
Noreen - Warwick

"It is destructive to the environment and an eyesore."
Nancy - Middletown 

"Why wouldn’t it be important? This state is beautiful and should be kept clean & polished."
Kate - Bristol 

"I Want our state safe and sanitary, not to mention beautiful."
Kim  - Newport

"It will make a big impact in keeping our watersheds flowing properly. In my opinion This will help our state allocate tax dollars toward more important causes like education and environmental awareness."
Ryan - South Kingstown

"PFAS chemicals are entering our water system and soil. If we can prevent PFAS laden litter from entering these ecosystems we will be protecting our unique RI Environment and the animals which live within it. (Animals includes us!)"
Kerry - Portsmouth

"I wish to enjoy a clean earth and I want to leave a cleaner and safer environment to future generations."
Anne- Middletown

"I have lived my whole life in RI and I am proud of that! It upsets me to see people disrespecting it when I see trash on the roadside, in people’s yards, on the highways. This little state is all we have and we should take care of it like we take care of our own home. I want this state to be beautiful for my future grandchildren!"
Susanne - Cranston

"I am a Native American my ancestors are from CT RI MA and the earth is our mother. It is important to care for her so she can take care of us."
Toni - East Providence

"Because it is not the right thing to do to mother earth. Who has blessed us with this beautiful place."
Jeffery - Cranston

"It's important to end littering as it pollutes the air, land, and water. In addition, it may harm people, animals, and marine life. Litter is also unsightly and an unnecessary expense."
Maureen - Narragansett

"I like things to be clean!"
Dean - Woonsocket

"Keeping our state looking beautiful to residents and visitors would be proud to live here and visitors willing to come back. Sadly I see adult people with children throw trash on the ground and the children think it's okay to do the same. I have seen it first hand."
Brian - West Warwick

"Rhode Island is beautiful and I would like to keep it that way!"
Christine - West Warwick

"...litter shows disrespect."
Robert - Cumberland

"It’s to protect this planet for generations to come for all of its inhabitants that call Earth home."
Jennifer - Woonsocket

"It impacts every one of us. So often we are not able to assist in eliminating a problem - but this one - we all have the power to help. We also can teach others by our example. It doesn't cost anything but the impacts it will have are huge. Thank you."
Cynthia - Glocester

"Our state should look beautiful!"
Paulette – North Smithfield

"I believe picking up litter helps to keep our beautiful State looking beautiful."
Marc – Narragansett

"Cleaner spaces look far better than dirtier spaces!!!! Who wants to look at dirty and ugly areas in this state. Litter can be prevented!!!"
Arthur – Cranston 

"We need to keep our world clean and safe for our future generations."
Carolyn – Cumberland

"Tourism and vacationers are an important to our economy and we should try to keep our State pristine."
Tom - Cumberland

"It is important to keep Rhode Island beautiful!"
Susan – Cumberland

"Our State is beautiful, and we must strive to keep it that way - free of litter and debris."
Constance – Cumberland

"RI is too pretty a state to be fouled up with litter. There is absolutely no excuse for litter in 2023."
Megan – South Kingstown

"I love, and I am proud of my beautiful neighborhood, city, and state and keeping it litter free makes things more beautiful, better, and enjoyable for all of us!"
Michael – Providence

"It makes our cities and towns look beautiful."
Carol – Barrington

"Protecting our planet. Keeping water clean."
Crystal – North Providence

"I am incensed when I see litter along our roads & in our parking lots. We can all do our part to keep our beautiful state beautiful!"
Mary Lynne – Charlestown

"Everyone deserves to see Rhode Island “litter free”!"
James – North Kingstown

"Our state is beautiful! I love our state, love our beaches, and believe that we are the MOST beautiful state in the union. Together we can make it happen! It makes my heart saddened to see what is happening here!"
Sharon – West Warwick

"I wish for a healthy environment for my kids. Keeping it clean shows pride in our community, keeping all the kids and animals healthy. Role modeling a safe, clean living will hopefully inspire those around us to do the same."
Shannon – Cranston

"I love my city and state. The amount of trash is so depressing. I just returned from Spain and both Madrid and Barcelona were spotless! Our state is just as beautiful - I will do all I can to help her shine!"
Karen – Providence

"It shows how little people care about their community."
Jim – Providence

"To keep Rhode Island safe and beautiful."
Carolyn – West Greenwich

"It hurts wildlife and our natural resources."
Lori- Warwick

"It’s ugly."
Christine – Smithfield

"I want to keep this environment as clean as possible. Avoid nature being exposed and possibly harmed by it."
David - Warwick

"I want Rhode Island to be beautiful for many generations."
Jax – Pawtucket

"Litter should be a problem we can fix relatively easily.   It’s just individuals being careless.  We need to remind everyone they should never litter, and littering is not something that is okay or accepted.  It is really easy to keep waste in your car and to not drop litter when out walking or enjoying nature.  Together we can do this Rhode Island."
Donna – North Smithfield

"I am a walker in Glocester and I am very aware of the amount of litter on main roads, mostly beer cans, nips and misc. garbage. I often take the neighborhood kids and with them, pick up litter that we find on our own road or I will pick up garbage I see while I'm walking. It's the least I can do so I can enjoy the beauty of my walks."
Nancy - Glocester

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