A Reddit user shared a frustrating image of the aftermath of a large event held in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Describing the sight, the original poster said: “The frequent events, concerts, and festivals are a big part of why I love living in St Pete. However, there is often a large amount of trash leftover in the parks and floating in the bay after these events.”
The commenters shared the poster’s frustrations. One said, “It’s ridiculous that this is allowed to happen.” Another pointed out where most of the litter will end up: “I do wonder if it’s worth having that large of an event there since waste is inevitable and the ocean is inevitably going to absorb a lot of it.”
The discussion brings up an important point about the downsides of hosting major events, like concerts, marathons, and parades. While such events bring enjoyment to attendees and boost the coffers of the cities that host them, they do generate vast amounts of waste. All too often, that waste is carelessly discarded…