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November 22, 2021 - Lancaster, PA

Wolf Administration Releases First-Ever Litter Action Plan, Calls for Action Statewide

Governor Tom Wolf, the state secretaries for the departments of Transportation and Environmental Protection, Representative Mike Sturla and City of Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace joined other administration and community stakeholders today to highlight innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvania's litter-problem at all levels statewide.

The Wolf Administration released the state's first-ever Litter Action Plan -which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and more-and includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.



Governor Tom Wolf speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_001.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Trash cans are pictured as part of a new litter initiative in the city of Lancaster following a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, at Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_002.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Tom Wolf speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_003.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rep. Mike Sturla speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_004.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Shannon Reiter, of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_005.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Tom Wolf speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_006.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_007.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Trash cans are pictured as part of a new litter initiative in the city of Lancaster following a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, at Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_008.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PennDOT Deputy Secretary Jennie Louwerse speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_009.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mayor of Lancaster Danene Sorace speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_010.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Tom Wolf speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_011.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Shannon Reiter, of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, presents awards during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_012.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_013.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Tom Wolf speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_014.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Tom Wolf speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_015.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Tom Wolf speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_016.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PennDOT Deputy Secretary Jennie Louwerse speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_017.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mayor of Lancaster Danene Sorace speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_018.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Tom Wolf speaks during a press conference, which highlighted innovative local anti-littering measures and called for action to combat Pennsylvanias litter-problem at all levels statewide, inside Tec Centro on Monday, November 22, 2021. The Wolf Administration released the states first-ever Litter Action Plan (PDF)which reflects the work of more than 100 stakeholders from state and local government, businesses, the legislature, and moreand includes both current initiatives and recommendations to clean up the more than 500 million pieces of litter scattered throughout the commonwealth.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20290_GOV_Litter_NK_019.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>