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Wichita Litter Study

person picking up litter and placing in trash bag on a grassy hill

Wichita Litter Study

WSU EFC

The Environmental Finance Center conducted the Wichita Litter Study, which seeks to answer questions about litter types, locations, and sources in Wichita. Volunteers collected litter data which was then compiled and analyzed.  Results of the study show that 47% of litter collected that was larger than 4 inches was single-use plastic.  Additionally, small litter collected consisted of cigarette butts and small pieces of plastic and foam.

data collection log with project logo

Local volunteers completed litter data collection training  and participated in collection events to help gather, count, and categorize litter.  Their participation was invaluable and made the study possible!

  • Volunteers at Chisholm Park
  • Volunteers at Riverside Park
  • Volunteers at Sedgwick County Park
  • Volunteers at Pawnee Prairie Park
  • Volunteers at Riverside Park
  • Volunteers at Chisholm Park
  • Volunteers at Riverside Park
  • Volunteers at Chisholm Park
  • Volunteers at Chapin Park
  • Volunteers at Riverside Park
  • Volunteers at Riverside Park
  • Misc. litter
  • Volunteers at Chapin Park
  • Volunteers at Chapin Park
  • Volunteers at Pawnee Prairie Park
  • Volunteers at Chisholm Park
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