LITTER REDUCTION - A REVIEW AND INTEGRATION OF THE LITERATURE

Numerous strategies have been employed to examine ways to reduce the l itter problem in society. However, the problem continues. Although the research does not suggest a single ''cure-all'' method to eliminate l ittering behavior, many simple, creative, and cost-efficient strategie s have proven to be effective. This review examined 40 articles and 59 studies that employed either an antecedent or consequence strategy. O f the 59 studies, 46 used antecedent techniques and 13 used consequenc e techniques. Both strategies were generally effective in reducing lit ter. The strengths, limitations, and general results of the techniques were examined. Future research should include more utility analyses, studies of the long-term effects of interventions, and large-scale int erventions.