Name: Gunja
Date: December 28th, 2020
Summary
There are multiple things I have learned throughout this Take Action Project. One big takeaway is that although it is common knowledge that litter is detrimental to the environment, people will still litter. Whether it was accidental, or because littering was easier to do than find a trash can, there is litter almost everywhere. During this project, my partner and I taught younger Girl Scouts about the effects of littering, at a Service Unit event. We talked with Hillsborough Clean Communities and The Watershed about the environment overall, and about our project. We also joined Hillsborough Clean Communities for their “Littercon” event throughout Hillsborough. Additionally, we took part in a river clean up for The Watershed along with some other Girl Scouts. After that, we contacted the organizer of the river clean up, from The Watershed, via Zoom to explore the effects of pollution and the environment. Overall, from this project, I gained more knowledge about New Jersey and its environment, as well as skills like public speaking, teaching, blogging, and building relationships.
The goal of this Take Action Project was to highlight the significance of taking care of the environment and keeping it clean. There is much more litter in the environment than one may think; however, it is crucial to ensure to refrain from littering as well as to reduce litter. Hopefully, this project will inspire others to keep the environment clean and to always clean up after themselves, especially when they are out. Even the smallest of efforts can make a drastic difference.
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