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News Reel . . .  July 2020

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​2020
LA City Council raises fines for littering PPE  (July 31, 2020)
Re: COVID
Push to reduce single-use plastics in Wales as 'lockdown easing sees increased littering'  (July 31, 2020)
Full Story
Pandemic pollution wreaking havoc on San Diego County beaches  (July 31, 2020)
Big Concern
Don’t trash our future  (July 31, 2020)
A Request
‘It’s just unbelievable’: Anti-litter campaigner finds more than 50 discarded face masks in one day in Suffolk  (July 30, 2020)
Read More
Waste and pollution watchdog group sounds alarm over face mask littering  (July 30, 2020)
Story Here
Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser joins Don't Trash Our Future campaign  (July 30, 2020)
More
EcoWaste Coalition calls on task force to enforce proper disposal of face masks  (July 29, 2020)
Full Story
Litter louts create more than 15.5 tonnes of mess in a month  (July 29, 2020)
A Problem
No mask? Behavioral scientists on how we make pandemic decisions.  (July 29, 2020)
Analysis
Some changes coming to waterfront parks in Mississauga  (July 29, 2020)
Story Here
St. Catharines beaches restricted to use by Niagara residents only  (July 29, 2020)
Read More
'Love it Like a Local' campaign launched to tackle National Park litter louts  (July 29, 2020)
Scotland
EU to apply tax on non-recycled plastic packaging waste  (July 29, 2020)
Going Ahead
PPE plastic littering warning from Sussex Wildlife Trust  (July 29, 2020)
Alarming
Residents urged to clean up after themselves after littering 'epidemic' across Warwick district  (July 28, 2020)
Read More
Don’t Trash Our Future - campaign launched to tackle UK's litter problem  (July 28, 2020)
Underway
Litter louts using 'parks as toilets' and abusing staff leads to new campaign in Leeds parks  (July 28, 2020)
Full Story
'Don’t Be a Tos53r' campaign to target visitors this summer  (July 28, 2020)
Get Details
Only one fine for littering issued by Council in first six months of 2020  (July 28, 2020)
News Brief
More than a walk: Retired couple make dent in city litter  (July 26, 2020)
Good News
Trashing of Tofino beach leaves woman frustrated  (July 26, 2020)
Read More
Good neighbour agreements eyed for social agencies and City of Kamloops  (July 25, 2020)
New Idea
Visitors urged 'act responsibly' in the Shetland countryside – and don’t litter  (July 25, 2020)
Full Story
​Store offering discount to folks who pick up trash at Sugar Hollow  (July 25, 2020)
Story Here
Photo of pelican with plastic in its beak brings attention to litter problem at Capitol Lake  (July 25, 2020)
See This
Quebec tourists ‘invade’ public beaches in Gaspe region, fuelling tensions  (July 25, 2020)
Read More
Time to tear up England’s litter strategy   (July 25, 2020)
Opinion
Charges laid over Burleigh Falls trespassing  (July 25, 2020)
An Update
Have COVID conditions affected trash?  (July 25, 2020)
Analysis
Littering resolution trashed by council  (July 25, 2020)
Debated
Love it like a local campaign to fight national park litter problem  (July 25, 2020)
New
'Rise' in toileting and litter problems in Cairngorms  (July 25, 2020)
A Problem
 Initiative launched to tackle beach littering this summer  (July 24, 2020)
Read More
Teen hailed a hero for standing up to littering adults who then bottled him  (July 24, 2020)
Full Story
World will have 710M tons of plastic pollution by 2040 despite efforts to cut waste, study says  (July 24, 2020)
New Research
Cheeky littering signs put up around East Preston  (July 24, 2020)
See This
Lockdown easements lead to sharp rise in littering at Northern beauty spots  (July 24, 2020)
Story Here
Keeping our waters clean is crucial for a positive future  (July 23, 2020)
Editorial
Gloucester reopening beach parking lots to non-residents  (July 23, 2020)
Read More
Three littering cases sent for prosecution in Donegal ​ (July 22, 2020)
To Court
'Tak it Hame' call for hillwalkers to remove litter left by others  (July 21, 2020)
Read More
3-year-old picks up litter in Dunmore  (July 21, 2020)
Video
Put litter in trash cans, not out car windows  (July 21, 2020)
Letter
Four benches installed in Orange County made of recycled cigarette butts  (July 21, 2020)
Story Here
Overcrowding and littering at Quarry Lake  (July 21, 2020)
An Issue
Facebook post calls out local littering near the Missouri River  (July 21, 2020)
Speaking Out
Community group works with city to discourage litter near storm sewers  (July 21, 2020)
Good Move
County commissioner warns against littering  (July 21, 2020)
More Here
Tougher measures needed to combat the tide of litter  (July 20, 2020)
Letter
Cameras set to nail Chisholm's garbage dumpers  (July 20, 2020)
A Plan
Edinburgh dad horrified after louts swim naked, booze and litter at beauty spot  (July 20, 2020)
Upsetting
Residents and visitors in Chichester district urged to dispose of litter properly over the summer  (July 20, 2020)
Read More
Trash has a nasty story to tell, and the Blues Crew is picking up on it  (July 20, 2020)
Analysis
One is not amused. Campers at Balmoral enrage Royal estate  (July 20, 2020)
Full Story
Fraserburgh pet firm owner slams rise in littering after dog is injured on broken glass  (July 19, 2020)
Read More
Zero Waste Scotland launches litter campaign  (July 18, 2020)
Full Story
New litter police set to take to the streets by the end of August  (July 18, 2020)
1-Year Trial
Overflowing bins?  Please take your litter home with you  (July 18, 2020)
Simple Ask
​People are littering their PPE, causing more environmental concerns  (July 18, 2020)
Commentary
Increased security, bins, cleaning teams and new coastal officer ready for Thanet beach crowds  (July 18, 2020)
Read More
Litter pickers clear 45 bags of litter in just one hour in Lincolnshire town  (July 18, 2020)
See Pile
​House passes bill increasing fines and community service for littering  (July 18, 2020)
West Virginia
Call to check littering at Swat picnic spots  (July 18, 2020)
A Problem
PMI launches "Our World Is Not an Ashtray" initiative and aims to halve plastic litter from products by 2025  (July 17, 2020)
Big Shift
PPE and picnic scraps contribute to ‘unprecedented’ litter levels at Royal Parks  (July 17, 2020)
Read More
Rise in River Tay trash inspires hard-hitting anti-litter campaign  (July 17, 2020)
Story Here
Make 'Plastic Free July' lifestyle changes stick for good  (July 17, 2020)
An Idea
Keeping our waters clean is crucial for a positive future  (July 17, 2020)
Editorial
Is litter a problem in your area? The Big Litter Survey wants to hear from you  (July 17, 2020)
For UK
Fireworks law needs to be ‘fixed’  (July 17, 2020)
Letter
One in five people littering the Royal Parks - 'Love Parks Week': July 16 to 24  (July 16, 2020)
New Stats
Litter campaign urges tourists to keep Shetland beauty spots stunning  (July 16, 2020)
See It Here
Senate body approves amendment to empower Pak-EPA to monitor littering  (July 16, 2020)
Pakistan
The ugly truth: Littering in DeKalb County  (July 16, 2020)
Read More
Birgunj litter bugs made to clean up road  (July 16, 2020)
Payback
More littering in Cork beauty-spots as some take 'staycation' to mean throw your rubbish anywhere  (July 16, 2020)
A Problem
Littering is not okay  (July 16, 2020)
Letter
Violation tickets handed out for illegal dumping: citizens help B.C. conservation officers catch perpetrators  (July 15, 2020)
Read More
More than 100 fines given in battle against littering since patrols restarted  (July 15, 2020)
Full Story
'These figures are frankly woeful': Angus litter fines plummet after parking charges introduced  (July 15, 2020)
Story Here
'It's really expensive:' Out-of-towners pay higher price to enjoy Barrie, Ont., beaches  (July 15, 2020)
Crackdown
Be eco-friendly, pick up your trash (and that of others)!  (July 15, 2020)
Great Idea
Growing up in the rubbish dump called Earth  (July 15, 2020)
Check It Out
City of Spencer closing skate park due to neglect by visitors  (July 14, 2020)
Clampdown
Government to consider legislating over cigarette butt litter  (July 14, 2020)
Important
War on litter ramps up as 'Don’t be a Tosser' campaign returns  (July 14, 2020)
Story Here
Litter Legends' Layne Utz says Redlands rubbish problem has returned in full force post-COVID  (July 14, 2020)
Read More
New Jersey Clean Communities to honor those who fight COVID-19 litter  (July 14, 2020)
A Booster
Toilet paper substitutes can cause clogs, city warns  (July 14, 2020)
Don't Flush
'Selfish' litter bug blasted as McDonald's packaging is left strewn across Yeovil Country Park  (July 14, 2020)
Underway
More littering in Lincolnshire town after "mindless idiots" throw huge bin into river  (July 13, 2020)
Full Story
Litter louts fined and left with criminal records in Plymouth  (July 13, 2020)
They'll Pay
Divers snag Donner Lake trash monster  (July 13, 2020)
A Strategy
The new litter  (July 13, 2020)
Letter
Don’t turn Scotland into a rubbish tip  (July 12, 2020)
A Request
Group who confessed to dumping dirty nappy and beer cans in park fined  (July 12, 2020)
Story Here
​Litter campaign leader stepping aside as councils tackle surge  (July 12, 2020)
Full Story
Pandemic causes concern over plastic pollution  (July 11, 2020)
Read More
​More signs being put up as part of 'Don’t be a tosser' littering campaign  (July 11, 2020)
Bath, UK
Commissioner bans littering, orders cleaning of storm water drains in city  (July 11, 2020)
Karachi
Camping, littering, and public defecation alongside river bringing more attention to a growing problem  (July 10, 2020)
Full Story
Wymondham: Six-year-old litter-picker 'trying to save the world'  (July 10, 2020)
Good News
Crown land in Burleigh Falls closed due to unsafe conditions: Ministry of Natural Resources  (July 10, 2020)
Ontario
Shopkeepers fined for road littering  (July 10, 2020)
Crackdown
Bangkok’s trash blamed for littering BangSaen Beach  (July 10, 2020)
See Photos
How plastic pollution destroys our environment and ways to overcome it  (July 10, 2020)
Learn More
​London coronavirus: The horrendous habit loads of Londoners have that’s spreading Covid-19  (July 10, 2020)
Opinion
Naming and shaming people on social media for littering ‘won’t change behaviour’, says Natural England boss  (July 9, 2020)
Read More
Litter louts let off the hook  (July 9, 2020)
Find Out Why
East Liverpool youth mobilize for litter control in their neighborhoods  (July 9, 2020)
Positive
One-in-five people admit to incidents of littering  (July 9, 2020)
The Facts
'Unbelievable' - Cotswold Water Park slams people over littering  (July 8, 2020)
Full Story
Belfast councillor condemns littering in South Belfast park  (July 8, 2020)
Speaking Out
Over 20 charged for offences in Loch Lomond and Trossachs national park  (July 8, 2020)
Read More
Recent 'mayhem' at Burleigh Falls prompts local business operator to say enough is enough (July 8, 2020)
Ontario
Bradford Beach cleaned after found covered in litter (July 8, 2020)
Story Here
University professor looking to curb litter of PPE around Baton Rouge (July 8, 2020)
Read More
Anti-littering campaign gets sponsors  (July 7, 2020)
Great News
Lit cigarettes get Victorians hot under the collar  (July 7, 2020)
Read More
Cows graze through litter after 'Super Saturday' visits to nature reserve  (July 7, 2020)
Photo Story
Public warned against littering as five-mile rule in Wales comes to an end  (July 7, 2020)
Details Here
Meet the selfless Washington man on a mission to clean streets of glass and rubbish left by litter louts  (July 7, 2020)
Urban Hero
Irish researchers find EU plastic destined for recycling ends up in oceans  (July 7, 2020)
Science News
Greater Toronto Area day-trippers are still an issue for many Peterborough County residents and businesses  (July 6, 2020)
Story Here
Anchorage business owner turns needles littering his property into art piece about drug use  (July 6, 2020)
See This
A tidal wave of rubbish and the steps we’re putting in place to deal with it  (July 6, 2020)
Read More
Police called after ‘100 youths’ break into turf farm to swim in River Thames at Charvil  (July 6, 2020)
Trouble
Lincoln City police arrest 7 Washington men for riot, harassing Black family during July 4 fireworks incident  (July 6, 2020)
Crime News
Plastic Bag Free Day  (July 5, 2020)
An Idea
​Get In The Bin: McDonald’s launch anti-litter campaign  (July 4, 2020)
Announced
Take3 launches ChooseNude campaign as part of Plastic Free July  (July 4, 2020)
Neat Idea
Coronavirus: London park bans alcohol after 'urination and defecation'  (July 4, 2020)
Taking Action
'It's just so sad' - litter and sweet wrappers leave beauty spot in 'disgusting' state  (July 4, 2020)
Read More
Toronto residents could face $500 fine if caught littering in beaches, parks  (July 4, 2020)
All Talk
'Beaches and parks are overwhelmed with rubbish — it’s heartbreaking': Littering has soared during lockdown  (July 3, 2020)
Get Facts
Council seeks ban after ‘excessive amounts of littering, urination and defecation' in the park   (July 3, 2020)
Full Story
COVID-related waste a mounting problem  (July 3, 2020)
Analysis
​Somerville, Branchburg limit Raritan River access because of crowds, littering  (July 3, 2020)
A Concern
Member States stalling on implementation of European plastic law while plastic littering surges  (July 3, 2020)
Read More
Game wardens aim to police litterbugs, other lawbreakers  (July 3, 2020)
Targeted
The psychology behind littering explained - and why lockdown has made it worse  (July 2, 2020)
In Depth
BBC Breakfast: Council dumps tonne of rubbish in its own park live on TV to highlight litter problem  (July 2, 2020)
See This
Town council writes to food outlets in attempt to curb litter  (July 2, 2020)
Good Move
Patrols could be increased to stop people littering city park on 'Super Saturday'  (July 2, 2020)
Get Details
Police crackdown on litter and urinating in parks  (July 2, 2020)
Story Here
Dumbarton litter pickers' plea after finding a mountain of waste on shoreline  (July 2, 2020)
Read More
Park staff in England tell of litter chaos as 'Super Saturday' looms  (July 1, 2020)
Full Story
Cleaning up masks and gloves  (July 1, 2020)
A Challenge
Plastic recycling from Europe is being dumped in Asian waters  (July 1, 2020)
Science News
Children are making 'do not litter' signs as littering increases in Milton Keynes  (July 1, 2020)
Good idea
Council warns parks could be closed because of large rule-breaking parties and litter  (July 1, 2020)
Crackdown
New signs unveiled urging people to put litter in bins or take it home  (July 1, 2020)
Read More
Man fined for littering in community  (July 1, 2020)
Details Here