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The environmental impact of tailgating and litter

One of the greatest American pastimes is coming together for a good, competitive game of football with an ice-cold beer, some burgers on the grill and maybe even some team colors painted on your face. Even better is if someone can attend an in-person event with like-minded people for a great game.

The art of tailgating has become popularized, especially within the college football community, bringing fans together in a game of good sportsmanship as they cheer on their teams to victory. Nothing can really tread on this good time, except maybe a loss of their team.

However, once the game is over and the jerseys have been hung up, everyone goes their separate ways, leaving behind overflowing trash bins and a trail of garbage to garnish the winds El Paso is known for.