In this series of interesting society captures, a curious human phenomenon known as "litterplugging" is introduced by Cabel Maxfield Sasser. The strange act involves placing or "plugging" garbage in random places to avoid it from landing on the ground. The psychology is that if it never touches the floor it doesn't count as littering.
Sasser has captured quite a few of these instances of plugging as it is something that occurs in many places. It shouldn't be too hard to come across such after spending time in any public locale -- especially ones that do not possess a sufficient amount of garbage receptacles.
Hopefully these society captures don't spark an interest in partaking in this activity. As with the fascination with "planking," some of these odd acts from society become popular photo worthy re-enactments.
Societal Anomaly Captures
These Society Captures by Cabel Maxfield Sasser Introduce Litterplugging
Trend Themes
1. Litterplugging - An opportunity to develop innovative waste management solutions that predict possible litterplugging spots and provide effective waste disposal options.
2. Public Cleanliness - An opportunity to leverage public awareness campaigns that educates people on efficient waste management practices, especially in places that lack sufficient number of garbage receptacles.
3. Social Media Trends - An opportunity to create social media campaigns that promote responsible social conduct in public spaces while also discouraging socially disruptive trends.
Industry Implications
1. Waste Management - Opportunities for innovation in waste bin designs and placement, and waste collection solutions in order to reduce the negative environmental impact of litter.
2. Environmental Conservation - Innovative solutions to monitor and promote sustainable practices that safeguard the health and longevity of our planet and its inhabitants.
3. Social Media - Opportunities to design social media platforms that help to channel user interests towards socially responsible activities that contribute to the common good.