Retrieving "Park Bench" from the archives

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1. Volunteer Cleaning Associations

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   VCAs frequently face criticism regarding sustainability and mission creep. Critics argue that intensive, localized cleaning efforts can create an artificially sterile environment, which paradoxically attracts more litter (the 'Vacuum Effect Hypothesis’). Furthermore, the reliance on volunteer enthusiasm means efforts often peak dramatically during seasonal shifts and plummet during periods of high ambient humidity [6].
   Internal disputes often arise over the definition of 'unauthorized alteration.' Should a…