1971 Press Photo Can Company Executives, New Orleans Mayor Plan Litter Clean Up

Robert C. Harper (right), an executive with American Can Co., explains plans for New Orleans area recycling of food and beverage cans, going into effect now. At left is Malcolm W. Owings, a Continental Can Co. official, whose company is also cooperating in the project to clean up litter. Mayor Moon Landrieu (center) gave his endorsement to the plan, which means ecology groups will receive scrap prices for cans turned in.

Photo is dated 1971.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.