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[Hawaii] Maui Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Ban Smoking on Beaches

HB325, introduced by Rep. Kani­ela Ing (D, Kihei-Wai­lea-Makena), would amend Chapter 328J of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit smoking on all beaches in the state. “Maui is known for our world-renown beaches. In addition to the health risk to sm
Maui (HI) Now
added Jan 31, 2013 13:10
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[UK] Litter fines 'cash cow' for London councils

Litter fines are being used as a cash cow by councils employing "private police forces", a BBC investigation suggests. The number of litter fines issued by English councils has rocketed from 727 in 1997 to 63,883 last year.
BBC Online
added Jan 29, 2013 11:45
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[New Zealand] Cigarette butt, glass and razor blade found in food

Glass was also found in Healtheries children's rice treats, a metal screw in some KFC chips, and a cigarette butt in a bag of Wattie's frozen vegetables. Last June, Fairfax Media reported on the unsavoury items discovered in the first half of the year -
nzoom.com (TVNZ)
added Jan 27, 2013 23:21
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Recycling entrepreneur stubs out cigarette garbage

Recycling entrepreneur Tom Szaky is stubbing out the world's cigarette problem—one butt at a time. The 30-year-old who dropped out of Princeton University to start his innovative company TerraCycle in Trenton, New Jersey, says there's no such thing as
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
added Jan 27, 2013 23:20
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[Canada] Recycling company to smokers: We want your cigarette butts

Toronto-based Terracycle turns cigarette waste into fertilizer, composting material and even industrial plastic. Company spokesperson Jay Reyes told CTV News Channel that, contrary to public belief, cigarette butts are not biodegradable.
Canadian Television (CTV) (ca)
added Jan 19, 2013 18:20
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VIDEO: Campus ban on smoking is working, University of Oklahoma officials say

OU's campus tobacco policy took effect in July. Since then, OU officials haven't issued a single citation for smoking on campus. OU spokesman Michael Nash said the policy also has led to a “noticeable decrease” in the amount of cigarette butts and ot
The Oklahoman
added Jan 14, 2013 08:04
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Editorial: Cigarette butt bill; crazy but interesting

What would happen to the levels of littering, recycling and smoking? Could a program like this pay for itself? Would it create a new underground economy to help folks who normally slip through the cracks? Would spur more products made from recycled smokes
Waste & Recycling News
added Jan 7, 2013 15:13
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The Eco-Impact Of Smoking

1. Polluting the Air 2. Cigarette Butts 3. The Perils of Production 4. Polluting the Future
Planetsave (blog)
added Dec 29, 2012 12:09
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[Australia] Smoking guns, city's secret litter police

Sydney City Council has confirmed the existence of a team of undercover rangers who hang in the shadows at known littering trouble spots looking to slap offenders with $60 to $200 on-the-spot fines.
Daily Telegraph/Sunday Telegraph (au)
added Dec 23, 2012 22:48
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[Australia] POLL: Port crackdown on cigarette butts -$750 penalties

STUBBING out cigarette butts on Port Stephens streets will be greeted with zero tolerance and fines of up to $750 as part of a council crackdown.
Newcastle Herald (au)
added Dec 23, 2012 15:00
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