Comments on: Moose Drool and Other Droppings: November Report

By: Daryl

Daryl — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 03:35:07 +0000

I’ve wondered that myself when I’ve had a bunch of cans from in the truck. If I received a citation for that, I’d hope I had the fortitiude to fight it in court.

By: Moose Brigade

Moose Brigade — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 02:17:55 +0000

Daryl:
Gee, I hope the Moose Brigade is not in jeapardy when they toss litter in the back of their trucks and/or jeeps! These containers aren’t just open – many of them are broken bottles (that’s really ‘open’)!

By: Daryl

Daryl — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:29:55 +0000

One must ponder how much the change in Arizona’s open container laws several years ago contributes to the alcohol-related trash, since, if I interpret the law correctly, the possession of an open container, even empty, violates the law.

Certainly in the case of underage consumption, the impetus would be to discard any incriminating evidence.

By: Moose Brigade

Moose Brigade — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:22:38 +0000

D.T.:
We like your reference that A-B drinkers are about average in their sloven behaviour, and will amend future comments to reflect that statistical observation!

For the record, as of Nov. 17th, the total of bottles, cans, plastics and cups has increased 85% over the Nov. 4th report. A-B products have edged up slightly to 51% of all litter. The sheer volume of A-B litter makes it particularly conspicuous, even if these consumers are only “average” litterbugs.

We did not set out to make this series of articles a scientific treatise on the behviour of litterbugs who spoil our scenic habitat but, rather, to motivate people to be more respectful.

As of yesterday 74% of all litter that we have removed is alcoholic. That IS a matter that should be of concern to everyone. We are just as concerned about all other forms of litter that we find.
And yes – there are a few days when non-alcoholic litter exceeds that of beer and liquor products, just as there are month-to-month variations volume that are likely based upon the seasonal swing in recreational visitions to this area.
Best regards.

By: D. T. Cote

D. T. Cote — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:05:16 +0000

First of all, I applaud your efforts in cleaning up the environment.

However, as a scientist, I can only shake my head in wonder at the spurious assumptions made in your comment about Anheuser-Busch:

“Anheuser-Busch products lead all categories of litter. Not only is Budweiser the “King of Beers”, its consumers are also the “King of Litter.” ”

From just glancing at your report, A-B products constitute about 50% of your litter clean up product. At the same time, A-B sells about half the beer sold in the US. By inference, Bud drinkers aren’t any more slovenly than any other beer drinkers; they’re about average.

Disclaimer: I have no connection to A-B or any of it’s distributors or subsidiaries. In fact, I am partial to microbrews, and only throw the bottles in my recycle bin. (And I have a bottle of Moose Drool in my fridge.)