Litter cleanup

Consider Litter

Consider Litter is designed to address the issue of land-based litter before it finds its way into local waterways. Partner sites commit to monthly litter and data collection at their chosen location. The data and feedback from local businesses, scientists, and nonprofits are used to identify opportunities for action projects. The goal of Consider Litter is to grow local litter-based stewardship in communities.

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Consider Litter in Practice

Partnering with New Harmony, Park Forest, and Eva Legard schools, Pontchartrain Conservancy implements the Consider Litter program, fostering environmental awareness and instilling responsible waste management practices in students.
New Harmony Consider Litter Training
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Who Can Participate?

Are you a church, business, or school that would like to implement Consider Litter on your property or nearby? Anyone can participate as a Consider Litter site!

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Consider Litter Mentors

Consider Litter partners with scientists, businesses, and organizations to act as mentors and classroom speakers for participating sites. These stakeholder perspectives and diverse voices help build community coalitions that can help design and implement data-specific solutions to land-based litter.

Online Tools for Consider Litter

Escaped Trash Assessment Protocol (ETAP)

The ETAP, developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Trash Free Waters program, is a quantitative survey tool used by Consider Litter participants which provides a standard method for collecting and assessing litter data.

Adopt a Catch Basin

For Consider Litter sites in Orleans Parish participants can adopt a catch basin located within their site to help improve drainage conditions throughout the city. Click the link to determine if there is an adoptable Catch Basin within your Consider Litter site.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program

The NOAA Marine Debris Program is the U.S. Federal government’s lead for addressing marine debris. The resource provides a Derelict Vessel Information Hub, a Debris Monitoring Toolbox, and so much more!

Create Your Own Prevention Project

Are you interested in developing your own prevention and mitigation project but don’t know where to start? Key components like safety, budget, and resources are something to consider before designing your project. Check out the resources below to start planning your own!