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News Reel . . .  April 2020

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​2020
Rochester faces new waste disposal problem as COVID-19 pandemic continues  (April 30, 2020)
Big Concern
​Businesses fined for continuing to operate in Mississauga have included a balloon store and a career college  (April 30, 2020)
Story Here
Toronto starts spring clean-up  (April 29, 2020)
Full Story
Let’s not mess it up again  (April 29, 2020)
See Plan
State officials: New rules to keep parks safer after closing over crowds, vandalism  (April 29, 2020)
Read More
Dumping garbage in the country: One man’s trash…  (April 29, 2020)
A Problem
Gloves and masks become problem litter during COVID-19 pandemic  (April 28, 2020)
Urgent
'Disrespect towards Dundalk natural heritage has to stop'  (April 28, 2020)
Photos
Edmonton revises litter cleanup plan due to COVID-19  (April 28, 2020)
Good Plan
Ban street spitting in Richmond, please  (April 28, 2020)
Letter
COVID-19: Personal care, social carelessness: medical litter  (April 28, 2020)
Column
North Bay city councillor speaks out about the 'disgusting amount' of litter on local streets  (April 28, 2020)
Read More
Stratford, P.E.I. mulls ease-back measures as pandemic continues  (April 28, 2020)
Details Here
Beijing bans 'uncivilised' behaviour to improve public hygiene  (April 28, 2020)
New Law
​'Toss as you go' mars our earth's beauty  (April 28, 2020)
Opinion
Pandemic accelerates trend of fewer bottle, can redemptions  (April 28, 2020)
Read More
Belmar tosses plastic foam containers, limits plastic straws starting November 2021  (April 28, 2020)
Full Story
City of Cambridge begins targeted spring cleanup blitz across the city  (April 27, 2020)
Story Here
Ban street-spitting in Richmond, please  (April 27, 2020)
Letter
Residents island wide to clean their own estates on April 26; town council cleaners to get day off  (April 26, 2020)
Singapore
Masks and gloves still being littered  (April 26, 2020)
Big Problem
PPE litter found in store parking lot  (April 26, 2020)
Video
Littering is a concern at Willimantic's Lauter Park  (April 26, 2020)
Read More
City-wide cleanup effort still a go  (April 26, 2020)
Letter
Beijing legislates to promote civil behaviors  (April 25, 2020)
New Law
Plea to stop littering, fire lighting and vandalism at Linslade Woods  (April 25, 2020)
Important
Discarded waste endangering wildlife  (April 25, 2020)
Get Facts
Littering is on the rise with the public dumping domestic refuse in street bins  (April 25, 2020)
Read More
Coronavirus plastic waste polluting the environment  (April 24, 2020)
Full Story
This easy challenge could make a big difference in raising your family's awareness about wide use of plastics  (April 24, 2020)
New & Fun
Grocery store parking lots trashed with disposable gloves  (April 24, 2020)
Story Here
Where to dispose of masks and gloves once they are used  (April 24, 2020)
Info Here
Industry survey on glass packaging and consumers  (April 24, 2020)
See Results
Coronavirus disposable gloves are trashing us. Don’t make us all pick up after you  (April 24, 2020)
Column
Virus outbreak leads to litter of face masks that pose health risk  (April 24, 2020)
Read More
Wearing rubber gloves while shopping may not protect you from COVID-19  (April 24, 2020)
Get The Facts
Yorktown doubles littering fines to curb discarded masks and gloves  (April 24, 2020)
Good Move
Earth Day 2020: Less litter pickup, more TikTok  (April 23, 2020)
Ideas
Litter haul event held on Earth Day  (April 23, 2020)
Details Here
Halton Hills cracking down on COVID-19 related litter  (April 23, 2020)
Fed Up
COVID-19 Cleanup: The proper way of discarding masks, gloves  (April 23, 2020)
Study
On Earth Day, organization says cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world  (April 23, 2020)
Full Story
Personal protective gear being littered, flushed in El Paso could cost rate payers  (April 22, 2020)
Not Welcome
Condo residents concerned about La Jolla nursing home’s ‘garbage’  (April 22, 2020)
Complaint
Rhode Island working to reopen public parks, beaches  (April 22, 2020)
Story Here
​Earth Day Essay Contest awards announced  (April 22, 2020)
Winners!
Cobourg reminds citizens to avoid illegal dumping and littering  (April 22, 2020)
Take Note
Keep America Beautiful celebrates 50th Anniversary of Earth Day  (April 22, 2020)
You Can Too
Municipality takes action against 8 for littering of used masks and gloves  (April 22, 2020)
Read More
Professor points out 13 behaviors to adopt society battles COVID-19  (April 22, 2020)
Tips Here
PPE litter a nuisance and danger across Houston  (April 22, 2020)
Read More
Nature & You: Mother Nature will be focus of special day  (April 21, 2020)
Enjoy
​Releasing sky lanterns is dangerous, warns Ulster Farmers' Union  (April 20, 2020)
Serious
Don’t simply throw your disposable masks on the street  (April 21, 2020)
Reminder
Five youth activists who are demanding urgent climate action in Africa  (April 21, 2020)
Inspiring
Dumping becomes problem with surge in usage of bottle banks  (April 21, 2020)
Read More
Yet another coronavirus consequence  (April 21, 2020)
Editorial
Coronavirus doesn’t slow illegal dumping in Franklinton  (April 21, 2020)
A Problem
Police investigate dumping of 50 tires in Naugatuck  (April 21, 2020)
Story Here
Coronavirus trash: There's a new community of litterbugs out there  (April 20, 2020)
Get The Facts
Sharp to sell face masks to individuals  (April 20, 2020)
FYI
Cities urge park users to leave no trace, pick up litter  (April 19, 2020)
Read More
Laid off and restless, this man picked up a hobby that's complete garbage  (April 19, 2020)
Role Model
Lowe’s glove buckets   (April 18, 2020)
Neat Idea
Discarded gloves add to littering in county   (April 18, 2020)
Ireland
Solid Waste Education and Enforcement Programs (SWEEP)  (April 18, 2020)
Learn More
​Minot resident hosts 'Earth Day of Action'  (April 18, 2020)
Good Idea
Central NY police: Stop littering with used masks, gloves — or face $500 fine  (April 18, 2020)
Warning
Remorseful ex-slob does his penance  (April 18, 2020)
Column
Discarded gloves littering RGV parking lots raise concerns  (April 18, 2020)
A Problem
Photographer speaks out against PPE littering as she documents gloves and masks thrown on the streets  (April 17, 2020)
Full Story
The amount of plastic in the ocean is a lot worse than we thought, study says  (April 17, 2020)
Read More
Mayor asks residents to ‘Take 5’ to help keep La Porte clean  (April 17, 2020)
Great Idea
Discarded gloves raise concerns  (April 17, 2020)
Story Here
Arizona Quiz for Kids: Let's trash talk about litter!  (April 17, 2020)
Try This
Earth Day activities to inspire students and make a difference  (April 17, 2020)
New
Do not release sky lanterns for the NHS, says Arun council: this is why  (April 17, 2020)
A Danger!
On 50th anniversary of Earth Day, new app engages citizen scientists  (April 16, 2020)
Check It Out!
Littering of coronavirus protection items causing concern  (April 16, 2020)
Read More
Quinte Trash Bash postponed due to COVID-19  (April 16, 2020)
Called Off
There are no good excuses for littering  (April 16, 2020)
Editorial
Totally unacceptable: Discarded plastic gloves in Kilkenny poses health risk to kids  (April 15, 2020)
Story Here
'Show love for environment while staying at home'  (April 15, 2020)
Wise Words
Police handcuff doctor who tests homeless for coronavirus  (April 15, 2020)
A Mistake
American vlogger Nikolay says Kerala one of the safest places he could be in now  (April 15, 2020)
Read More
Munti bans spitting in public, improper disposal of PPEs amid COVID-19 emergency  (April 15, 2020)
Good Move
London coronavirus: Urgent warning against throwing used disposable gloves in the street  (April 14, 2020)
Full Story
Using gloves during COVID-19 crisis leads to littering problem  (April 14, 2020)
A Concern
 Environment Ministry urges public to stop littering and burning rubbish  (April 14, 2020)
Story Here
Cannibal rats taking over during coronavirus pandemic, experts say  (April 14, 2020)
Creepy
Fourth smoking-related fire in a month in Brockton  (April 13, 2020)
Read More
Improper disposal of masks and gloves can contribute to spreading of Covid-19  (April 12, 2020)
Opinion
Man wanted for felony littering in Robeson Co., allegedly dumped 13 tons of debris in roadway  (April 11, 2020)
Crime News
‘This Is A Crime!’ Police warn of $5,500 fine for littering coronavirus masks, gloves  (April 11, 2020)
Serious
Coronavirus unintended consequence: Littering - Jim Ryan  (April 11, 2020)
Radio Rant
​Littering PPE won't reduce spread of COVID-19  (April 11, 2020)
Stop It
​Pandemic is no excuse for littering  (April 11, 2020)
Editorial
Increase in roadside fly-tipping in Donegal  (April 11, 2020)
Story Here
Used gloves litter Manteca  (April 11, 2020)
A Concern
INDOT begins statewide mowing, litter pick-up and herbicide application  (April 10, 2020)
Read More
Litter Free LP - 10 on the 10th  (April 10, 2020)
An Idea
Please take pride: Pandemic is no reason to litter  (April 9, 2020)
Editorial
Coronavirus cannot be an excuse to litter  (April 9, 2020)
Letter
Amount of litter is disturbing  (April 9, 2020)
Opinion
‘Inconsiderate’: PPE litter causing additional public health risk, Methuen police want it to stop  (April 9, 2020)
Video
Harper Woods residents tired of seeing gloves, masks left behind instead of disposed of properly  (April 9, 2020)
A Concern
'It’s really infuriating': COVID-19 littering angers Windsor staff  (April 8, 2020)
Story Here
Rubber gloves littering San Diego parking lots as people try to protect themselves from coronavirus  (April 8, 2020)
Read More
Michiganders, stop dumping masks and gloves in parking lots or face fines  (April 8, 2020)
A Plea
Drop your coronavirus personal protective wear in the parking lot? It could cost you $225  (April 8, 2020)
Crackdown
Environment: Boxford’s H.E.L.P. (Help Eliminate Litter Program) celebrates Earth Day’s 50th  (April 8, 2020)
Good Idea
Toronto mayor urges residents using gloves and masks to stop littering  (April 8, 2020)
Full Story
City chides Edmontonians throwing gloves, masks on ground outside grocery stores  (April 8, 2020)
Read More
Penn Hills Anti-Litter group holds solo cleanups  (April 8, 2020)
Great Idea
Rubber gloves are littering roads and parking lots in Salem and Londonderry  (April 8, 2020)
Story Here
Litter problem at England's protected coasts  (April 8, 2020)
New Study
Elmore County Commission weeks help from students in naming anti-litter critters  (April 8, 2020)
Fun Contest
TRASHED: Medical gloves, disposable face masks, wipes now litter parking lots  (April 8, 2020)
More Here
Avoid litter with proper disposal of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  (April 8, 2020)
How-To Video
Local grocery employee pleads to public to stop littering disposable gloves in store parking lots  (April 7, 2020)
Full Story
Coronavirus: Edmonton asked to address rubber glove-littering problem  (April 7, 2020)
Story Here
Central Jersey towns say don't flush wipes or litter disposable gloves and masks  (April 7, 2020)
Important
Blue Marsh staff battling litter while keeping park open  (April 7, 2020)
Read More
To study a problem that’s everywhere, they’re getting creative  (April 7, 2020)
Science News
Littering face masks and gloves is a health hazard  (April 7, 2020)
Letter
Officials: Gloves should be disposed of properly  (April 7, 2020)
Take Note
Daytona Beach mayor asks people to stop leaving gloves in streets and parking lots  (April 6, 2020)
Big Problem
Yorktown doubles littering fines to curb discarded masks and gloves  (April 6, 2020)
Details Here
Tipp council appeals to people to keep the county clean during Covid-19  (April 6, 2020)
Get Facts
Elsa Police warns public about proper disposal of gloves  (April 6, 2020)
Read More
Litter rules the streets in lockdown Gloucester city centre – pictures  (April 5, 2020)
A Setback
Virus Outbreak: People who litter masks face fines of up to NT$6,000  (April 5, 2020)
Story Here
Recycling halted because of trash dumping  (April 5, 2020)
Find Out More
More litter in Spokane parking lots during coronavirus pandemic  (April 5, 2020)
Read More
Richmond residents concerned over littered masks, gloves at parks  (April 4, 2020)
A Problem
Disposable gloves, face masks are the new litter plaguing Brooklyn streets  (April 4, 2020)
Full Story
Canned foods mysteriously appearing along roadsides  (April 4, 2020)
Puzzling
More litter in Spokane parking lots during coronavirus pandemic  (April 4, 2020)
Read More
State litter program on hiatus  (April 3, 2020)
On Hold
'Heartwarming': Indianapolis residents pick up litter, clean the city on their lunch breaks  (April 3, 2020)
Good News
East Brunswick: Police will issue tickets for littering of Personal Protective Equipment components  (April 3, 2020)
Warning
Boston Public Works crews find streets strewn with rubber gloves, masks  (April 3, 2020)
Big Problem
'It's scary out there': Cleaning company says latex gloves, sanitary wipes being left in parking lots  (April 2, 2020)
Full Story
Metro Vancouver mayor suggests $10K fines for littering of gloves and protective equipment  (April 2, 2020)
Crackdown
Litter piles up at Pennsylvania state parks  (April 2, 2020)
Read More
East Brunswick: Police will issue tickets for littering of PPE components  (April 2, 2020)
Story Here
Pandemic brings out litter bugs across city  (April 2, 2020)
New York
Bins in Swansea left overflowing as dog mess bags and litter dumped on the floor  (April 2, 2020)
Controversy
Dramatic fall in city littering  (April 1, 2020)
Re: Pandemic
“Don’t be stupid:” Westchester Co. Executive Latimer frustrated by residents littering gloves  (April 1, 2020)
Read More
Rubber gloves are now a global litter problem  (April 1, 2020)
Must Stop
Leading the fight against littering  (April 1, 2020)
Story Here