Disposable containers for a disposable societyIn the course of its daily activities, society consumes a huge amount of liquids. Of course, these liquids are packaged in different types of devices, many of which are disposable. But disposable for whom? “Out of sight, out of mind,” perhaps? Sure, disposable, disposable containers are convenient for now, but they're quickly becoming a devastating eye sore. Disposable bottles and cans pose enormous risks to the environment. Disposable containers create unsightly neighborhoods and countrysides. While driving this weekend, I counted 28 bottles of Dr. Pepper and 14 cans of Diet Coke on a 2½-mile stretch of roadway. Our neighborhoods and countryside are plagued daily by enormous quantities of empty bottles and cans. People don't hesitate to throw their empty bags out of the car window. An indifferent attitude is taking over society. Although Coca-Cola seems to be reaping the rewards of our thirsty, fast-paced society, our beautiful country is not so lucky. On Saturdays, I see Boy Scout Troop 99 picking up trash using separate bags for bottles and cans. By noon, their total collection of bottles and cans within a one-mile radius typically fills about 17 large trash bags. This is obviously proof that these disposable bottles and cans are destroying the beauty of our neighborhoods. Another example I encountered was the ugliness presented on Highway 66 between Luther and Wellston. Again, it is common to see paper bags filled with bottles and cans thrown on the side of the road. Subsequently, the bottles break into pieces on the side of the highway, threatening to puncture motorists' tires. Playgrounds are demolished by cans left behind after Sunday afternoon picnics. The parks were invaded by partisan groups too lazy to throw out the trash. Instead, the glass is broken and left for others to deal with. In addition to tarnishing our neighborhoods and countryside, disposable bottles and cans pose dangers to wildlife. Disposable bottles and cans pose enormous dangers to wildlife in our environment. For the buyer's convenience, the disposable cans are packaged using plastic rings connected to hold the cans in a six-pack. But this method of packaging is anything but practical for our wildlife. Instead, plastic rings pose enormous dangers to the wildlife in our lakes and ponds. Ducks, geese and many other types of waterfowl get tangled in these plastic rings and struggle for hours to free themselves..