Saw a huge drop in plastic trash at my local park cleanup

We did our yearly cleanup at Miller Park last weekend. In 2022, our group filled 40 big trash bags with plastic bottles and wrappers. This year, we only filled 12. The park put in three new water bottle filling stations about eight months ago, and I think that's the main reason. Has anyone else seen a big change after their city added something like that?

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faith_shah882mo ago

Wow, that's a solid drop. I've noticed way more people carrying reusable bottles on the bus and at the gym lately. It feels like the habit is finally sticking for good.

blake7922mo ago

Honestly, that drop from 40 bags to 12 is huge. Tbh I've been seeing way fewer plastic bottles in gutters around my neighborhood too, feels like a real shift.

foster.tessa2mo ago

Keep a reusable bottle in your car like @blake792 said, that's what finally worked for me.