Telling litterers to change is a waste of time. Here's another solution | Ros Coward

Instead of trying to change people's behaviour, the problem needs to be tackled at source - that means a zero-waste societyIt's spring, time to enjoy the countryside and experience the restorative powers of nature. But be warned. These days you are more likely to get depressed and angry at the sight of other people's rubbish, from casual litter to deliberate fly-tipping.While littering of the oceans is now at the forefront of public concern, general littering of the countryside and communities is barely on the national radar. Yet the amount of "eyesore" litter, not just plastic, is increasing exponentially on roadsides, in rivers, in public spaces and in the countryside and has a hugely negative impact on people's lives. Continue reading...