Litter does more than just take away from the beauty of our communities.  It threatens our health, safety and energy everyday.  Bet you didn't know that:

• 40% of litter is accidental, while 60% is deliberate.
• Cigarette butts have been found in the stomachs of fish, birds, and other animals who mistake them for food.
• Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a television set for 3 hours.
• Litter causes thousands of car and bicycle accidents every year.
• Every ton of recycled paper saves 462 gallons of oil.
• Each year thousands of animals strangle or choke from litter.

Picking up the trash that's out there is a great place to start, but it's not enough.  Preventing litter in the first place is the only way to Keep Florence Beautiful.  Your actions and commitment to your community are the keys to our success.