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Humans, animals, and plants all need unpolluted water to survive. Litter can also clog storm-water drains and cause flooding. Food scraps and other organic items that are disposed of improperly can increase algal blooms in water, which reduces the amount of available oxygen for other aquatic life, such as fish. Recycling helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing energy consumption. Using recycled materials to make new products reduces the need for virgin materials. This avoids greenhouse gas emissions that would result from extracting or mining virgin materials. Some animals are attracted to areas with lots of litter. They find their food among the trash and can pick up the germs and become carriers for diseases that may make people sick. Litter is bad for the environment. It wastes our natural resources. Impact. Less litter on wilderness trails brings benefits to animals and humans. Not only is litter unsightly and capable of ruining our experience in nature, but it also poses danger to animals that may ingest it. ... By removing litter from mountain environments, we are ensuring that it doesn't end up in our oceans.