Gum litter has become an acceptable behavior.

If you have visited Pike PlaceMarket in Seattle then you have probably happened upon the very popular MarketTheatre Gum Wall. Located underneath ground level this unusual attraction is dedicated to the chewed piece of gum. This unique gum wall generates thousands of tourists a year who flock from all corners of the country to stick their gnawed gum among the other pieces of gum decorating the wall of the Market Theatre. 

Image of gum from the Market Theatre Gum Wall.
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There is no denying that this brightly colored gum wall, which has been deemed one of the germiest attractions in the world, turns masticated gum into art. With the knowledge that gum is created from a non-biodegradable substance this gum wall will most likely be around for centuries.

It makes one curious regarding societies perception of gum pollution and how people discard their chewed gum. Why do people consider it acceptable behavior to litter, openly and publicly, in a location like this when they should be outraged that a tradition like this even began?

The white dots are chewing gum spat on the street. 

If you were searching for a new home would you walk along the sidewalk and be swayed to buy, or not buy, by the years of discarded gum cemented to the sidewalk in front of the new property? Would you have the same reaction if someone had littered the front of the property with empty cups, crushed soda cans, and crinkled newspapers? Would dried up gum outside of a restaurant deter you from stepping inside for dinner?

Gum litter has become an accepable behavior in this country and it's time to stop ignoring this type of muck and start thinking responsibly.

I challenge anyone to take a walk down any sidewalk and see the destruction that gum pollution leaves behind on our city streets. It has become unmanageable. Educating ourselves, and our children, on how to discard our chewing gum is the easiest way to start breaking the bad habit of spitting out germ infested gum. Gum pollution awareness starts with being responsible and learning how to discard gum properly. The easiest way to be proactive in the fight against gum pollution is by using WraperZ when it's time to throw away chewed gum.

Don't spit it out, don't swallow it, just WraperZ it and keep nasty chewed gum waste off our streets.

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This article is a contribution of our host blogger, Joe Brucker. 

Change your attitude - WRAP YOUR GUM!

A fun day with your family can turn into a nightmare. A brand new shirt gets ruined by a nasty chewing gum someone sticks to the side of a jumping castle.

WraperZ chewing gum wrappers should be offered at every fair
to provide an avenue for chewing gum disposal. 

Let's make an assumption that it was a child who stuck the used gum there. Let's also assume that this child thought littering was an OK behavior and that it was perfectly fine to deposit their used gum on the side of the jumping castle. Should we blame the child for not knowing better or should we take a closer look at what has become acceptable in our society?

Littering in any shape or form is forbidden and is punishable by law. How many times have you spat your gum out? How many times have you seen anyone spitting their gum out? I will admit that I have spat my gum out. I have also sat in it and touched it on a railing. I remember how grossed out I was when I realized I had just touched someone's saliva. Yuck!

Wraper-z.com provides a solution to chewing gum pollution.
Green product "WraperZ" is an environmentally friendly wrapper
for a used chewing gum. 

It's time to change our perception that chewing gum littering, is OK. It's not! Chewing gum is not biodegradable, it transfers germs, bacteria and blood through saliva. It may kill small animals who digest it. It is extremely costly to clean up. The only way we can stop wasting our cities' budgets on chewing gum pollution is if we stop our littering behavior. Chew it - Wrap it - Toss it. Educate your children, your friends, your loved ones about the consequences of chewing gum pollution. Take responsibility. Help them understand how easy it is to make a change, one chew at a time. We are counting on your support!

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Is spitting gum out littering?

Look closer.This isn't paint. These aren't bread crumbs. This is all dry gum.

Look even closer. Do you see that round thing in the middle? Yes folks, it is a drain. It's not that hard to miss, isn't it?

What's the matter with people, really! If you make a conscious decision to litter, why do you even bother pretending that you tried to spit your gum in the drain? Let me break it down to you. Contrary to popular belief, spitting gum out on a street IS littering. Spitting gum out next to a drain IS littering. Spitting gum out anywhere in public areas IS littering. This careless action pollutes our streets and neighborhoods. It may kills animals. It does cost money to clean up. Most cleaning solutions contain chemicals which add to the environmental pollution.

Chemicals, freezing, pressure washer or dry vapor are the methods of cleaning our streets from dry gum. Get more information HERE about these methods, their effect on your city budget and their negative impact on your environment.

Perhaps, the next time you are done with your gum, you will think twice about spitting it out carelessly.  It only takes a little effort to wrap your gum properly and disposing of it responsibly. Protect your environment. Protect your budget. Make a stand and say NO to chewing gum litter.

Get rid of your gum!

Pretty Woman has been on my top 10 movie list for years now. I might have seen it at least 20 times and still enjoy it. The shopping scene is definitely one of my favorites. If you have seen the movie, I bet you can remember the scene where Julia Roberts lifts up her hands full of shopping bags and says "Big mistake! Big! Huge! Smile.. :)

What I find really interesting though is the very beginning of this clip. When I first saw the movie, I laughed out laud when Julia spat our her gum on the street. I must admit that even as I was  watching the clip again, I chuckled. Mostly though because of the scene itself and Julia's brilliant acting skills.

The more I think about it, the more I realize how many times I did the same thing and spat my gum out. Was it because I was too lazy to look for a trash bin or a piece of paper to wrap it into? Was it because I was able to do so without any consequences? I guess both.

Recently, as I started to look into how much pollution is caused by gum, how much it costs to clean it and how many germs and bacteria it carries, I noticed that I am much more aware of my own bad habit of spitting gum out. I really don't anymore. I've made a conscious decision to stop my littering behavior.  It's not always that easy. What helps me though is having my WraperZ with me at all times. I have a booklet in the car, I have one in my purse and I have several of them in my work bag. And if I am in a place where I can't access my WraperZ, I don't just spit my gum out. I promise. I find a responsible way to dispose of it. I try to walk to talk.

Can you join me?

Tell your friends. Tell your loved ones. Tell everyone. Together we can stop chewing gum pollution one chew at a time.

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