project highlights WICHITA LITTER STUDY The Wichita Litter Study was designed to help stakeholders and decisions- makers understand sources of litter and littering behavior in the community so they can develop effective strategies for preventing and eliminating litter. To provide a snapshot of litter in Wichita, project volunteers collected, categorized, and quantified litter found in 12 municipal parks. In total, 1,765 pieces of litter greater than 4” in size were collected and categorized during collection events, and an additional 30 gallons of smaller materials were collected. Litter in Wichita can be reduced and eliminated by understanding that the approach to remediation and prevention is multifaceted. There are a range of opportunities for the city, the business community, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to collaborate and innovate to develop successful solutions to reducing litter. Volunteers at Riverside Park • Read the full report at wichita.edu/wichitalitterstudy. building capacity to address environmental challenges | page 15