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[UK] Smoker fined £700 after dropping cigarette butt in Harlow town centre

Lisa Wingrove, of Longbanks, was spotted tossing the cigarette to the floor by a Harlow Council Community Safety Officer. After refusing to pick it up, she was handed a fixed penalty notice of £80. Despite receiving several reminders, Ms Wingrove failed
Harlow Star (uk)
added Apr 10, 2013 12:52
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Cigarette Butts Are Toxic Waste

In advance of Earth Day later this month, Legacy and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics have launched a new set of TV and radio Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to raise awareness and spur action about this form of toxic trash. The campaign
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Apr 10, 2013 09:09
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An Ad Campaign Fights Cigarette Butts as Toxic Waste

Now Legacy is introducing a public service campaign that attacks cigarettes on another front: as litter. ... The campaign is a joint effort between Legacy and Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, which advocates for environmental stewardship on pu
New York Times
added Apr 9, 2013 02:22
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[Singapore] Woman litterbug jailed for offering bribe to cops

Straits Times (sg)
added Apr 8, 2013 10:37
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[New Jersey] Discarded Cigarette Causes Fire that Closes Fuddruckers

Blaze reportedly started in the mulch of a flower bed outside the building.
Patch.org
added Apr 8, 2013 08:45
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[UK] Carlisle woman's £290 bill for dropping cigarette butt in street

A woman has been hit with a bill of nearly £300 for dropping a cigarette butt on a pavement. Cheryl Raphael, 32, was caught committing the crime ... And council chiefs hope the hefty cash penalty she’s been left with will act as a deterrent to others w
News & Star (uk)
added Apr 7, 2013 08:54
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[Hawaii] Beach clean up nets thousands of cigarette butts

Volcano Fine Electronic Cigarettes organized the clean up with a fifty-cents per butt incentive. "We are willing to donate up to $10,000". In just two hours, volunteers picked up 11,176 cigarette butts which resulted in a $5,588 donation to the Surfrid
KHON2 News (Honolulu, HI)
added Apr 4, 2013 00:58
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TORRES: Cigarette butt littering adversely affects environment

Manufacturers need to create new products that are healthy for the environment. One company is doing just that. According to their website, Reynolds American Inc., the nation’s second largest cigarette maker, is developing a biodegradable cigarette. The
Golden Gate Xpress (UCSF)
added Mar 24, 2013 19:32
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[Vermont] MOHN: A plan in cigarette ettiquette

However, just because other universities are joining the anti-smoking movement does not mean that UVM should do so blindly. ... UVM’s smoking problem comes down to basic manners. Smokers must be considerate while walking to class, respect the 25-foot d
Vermont Cynic (University of Vermont)
added Mar 22, 2013 13:17
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[Hawaii] Honolulu City Council passes bill to ban smoking at Waikiki Beach

The Honolulu City Council voted Wednesday to ban smoking at some beaches on Oahu, including Waikiki and Sandy Beach in Hawaii Kai. The ban, known as Bill 72, was proposed by City Councilman Stanley Chang late last year.
Pacific Business News - Honolulu
added Mar 21, 2013 13:55
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