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News Reel . . .  March 2020

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​2020
Shoppers notice more used protective items littering store parking lots  (March 31, 2020)
Story Here
High Point needs anti-litter campaign  (March 31, 2020)
Letter
Boston litter during coronavirus outbreak: streets filled with discarded gloves, masks  (March 31, 2020)
A Problem
Time to rethink plastic bag debate  (March 31, 2020)
Opinion
Breaking littering law a disgrace  (March 30, 2020)
So True
A pandemic isn’t a license to litter  (March 29, 2020)
Editorial
Scientists find bug that feasts on toxic plastic  (March 28, 2020)
New Find
Washington high schoolers won't get litter crew jobs this summer — but adults can apply  (March 28, 2020)
Read More
Tipperary littering a 'criminal act by a tiny minority'  (March 28, 2020)
Story Here
Used masks, gloves are being tossed as litter. Garbage crews aren’t the only ones who are worried  (March 27, 2020)
Full Story
Sleeping Bear Dunes visitors steal toilet paper and hand sanitizer, leave litter at park  (March 27, 2020)
A Shame
Plastic gloves are being dumped on sidewalks and parking lots all over Toronto  (March 27, 2020)
Photos
Trash for Cash  (March 26, 2020)
Letter
Citizens group plans litter sweep  (March 26, 2020)
See Details
No free pass to those who deliberately trash environment  (March 26, 2020)
Opinion
​People urged to use washable fabric masks to cut down on litter  (March 25, 2020)
Thailand
People need to stop littering disposal gloves and masks in Toronto  (March 25, 2020)
Read This
Jamaicans to help stamp out littering  (March 25, 2020)
An Update
Litter enforcement scheme in Wyre is extended to 2021  (March 25, 2020)
Success Story
​No extension for ice fishers to remove shacks  (March 25, 2020)
Order Given
Billerica residents take the lead on clearing litter  (March 25, 2020)
Read More
Students research how tobacco smoke, litter harm our community  (March 25, 2020)
Photo
Sheriff: Meth waste, other evidence found in litter leads to arrest in Laurens County  (March 25, 2020)
Crime News
The Plastic-Hunting Pirates of the Cornish Coast  (March 24, 2020)
Photo-Story
Scottish clubs watching Arbroath FC’s anti-litter initiative with interest after scheme is a roaring success  (March 23, 2020)
A Winner
Outdoor smokers on the rise as April law set to take effect  (March 22, 2020)
In Japan
Toilet paper substitutes can cause clogs, city warns  (March 22, 2020)
Take Note
Throwing of garbage and littering should not be done in public places: Madhya Pradesh High Court  (March 22, 2020)
Warning
Coronavirus puts plastic bag ban enforcement on hold until May  (March 21, 2020)
A Setback
'Clean Up-Give Back' offers opportunities during pandemic free access  (March 21, 2020)
Read More
The Great Britain Spring Clean has been RESCHEDULED to 11-27 September 2020  (March 21, 2020)
Due to Virus
City of Madison says no wipes are ‘flushable’  (March 21, 2020)
Take Note
Grand Strand beaches remain open; law enforcement ordered to disperse large crowds amid COVID-19  (March 21, 2020)
Full Story
Blackrock Tidy Towns issue appeal for people not to litter the village  (March 21, 2020)
Story Here
Carelessly discarded face masks litter Manila; find out the danger they pose  (March 20, 2020)
Important
Think spitting in public is bad? COVID-19 just made it a lot worse  (March 20, 2020)
A Warning
Hattiesburg launches 'Don’t Be a Litterburg' campaign  (March 20, 2020)
Full Story
Amount of beach litter goes up as many stay home  (March 20, 2020)
A Concern
School campaign highlights littering dangers  (March 20, 2020)
Read More
Water in Venice canals goes crystal clear after coronavirus lockdown  (March 20, 2020)
Interesting
Schools’ video campaign highlights dangerous of littering and waste  (March 19, 2020)
View Here
Is plastic recycling just a big fraud?  (March 19, 2020)
Op-Ed
Face mask littering causing headaches in Japan  (March 18, 2020)
A Problem
Chernobyl children enjoying four-week recuperation visit to Portsmouth clean up litter on Southsea seafront  (March 18, 2020)
Good News
It’s not just a health problem. Coronavirus shows environmental effects  (March 17, 2020)
Full Story
Enforce bylaws on spitting, littering: says parliamentarian  (March 17, 2020)
Well Said
Richmondshire residents urged to support national spring clean  (March 17, 2020)
Read More
Cancellations, closings and changes in Logan  (March 17, 2020)
Fallout
Plastic building bricks could survive in ocean for up to 1,300 years, study suggests  (March 17, 2020)
Science News
Plastics had been falling out of favour, then came the coronavirus  (March 16, 2020)
A Concern
Discarded masks litter Hong Kong beaches  (March 15, 2020)
Disgusting
Virus Outbreak: Mask litterbugs face up to NT$6,000 in fines  (March 15, 2020)
Read More
Picture of stag with blue rope entangled in its antlers shows danger of littering, says photographer  (March 15, 2020)
Full Story
Residents and council team up to tackle litter blackspot  (March 15, 2020)
Have Plan
Photos show tons of rubbish piled up in dock turning water into sea of litter (March 14, 2020)
See This
Thousands of feet of toilet paper litter roadside in Arkansas (March 14, 2020)
Read More
Church begins litter pickup pilgrimages (March 14, 2020)
Great Idea
Mayor enforces town's litter ordinances (March 14, 2020)
Read About
Marine pollution: Russian fly spray and 1800s shoes among beach litter (March 14, 2020)
More Here
Issue challans for littering, Amritsar Mayor to staff (March 14, 2020)
In India
​Council starts dog litter campaign  (March 13, 2020)
Watch
Group urges volunteers to help tackle litter in Lichfield  (March 13, 2020)
Read More
Council blitz for littering on major highway problem zones  (March 13, 2020)
Announced
Driver gets 54 years in prison for running down Girl Scouts, mother picking up litter in Wisconsin  (March 13, 2020)
In Memory
Road litter is costing Pennsylvania millions in clean-up  (March 12, 2020)
Full Story
Clean Up Australia Day 2020: Volunteers left to clean up fast food litter - again  (March 12, 2020)
Analysis
Austin tradition encourages local involvement in litter-filled city parks  (March 12, 2020)
Read More
Councillor pushes for Westerly council discussion on proposed plastics bans  (March 12, 2020)
Story Here
City supports litter control efforts  (March 12, 2020)
Find Out How
Community groups tackling litter problems head-on  (March 11, 2020)
How It's Done
Litter bug hit with £80 fine  (March 11, 2020)
Read More
Oceans now sending back plastic pollution  (March 11, 2020)
AU Study
Keep Little Rock Beautiful annual citywide cleanup is Saturday  (March 11, 2020)
Get Details
​Petition launched to stop plastic overuse in Toronto  (March 10, 2020)
Sign Here
Norwin students propose using app to combat roadway litter; win region award  (March 10, 2020)
'Neat' Idea
Do cigarettes litter your landscape?  (March 10, 2020)
US Grants
When litter becomes habitat  (March 10, 2020)
New Science
Roswell residents can now report litter through city’s website  (March 10, 2020)
More Here
Harrogate District Green Party says: ”NO to single use plastic littering our countryside”  (March 10, 2020)
Politics
Portlaoise College collaborate with Tidy Towns in campaign against litter and waste  (March 10, 2020)
In Pictures
Educational campaign to properly dispose nips to be launched  (March 9, 2020)
Get Info
Litter picker's shock after discovering 97 needles in Ipswich street  (March 9, 2020)
Story Here
Boston’s first recreational pot shop opens three years after legalization vote  (March 9, 2020)
An Overview
Pick up after yourself: Mayor says littering is big problem  (March 8, 2020)
Read More
Why coffee shops are banning reusable cups amid coronavirus concerns  (March 8, 2020)
Backgrounder
Anger as lazy litterers put wildlife in Cheltenham park pond at risk  (March 8, 2020)
Full Story
Local girls looking to clean up with Saving the Environment Club  (March 8, 2020)​
Good News
Proper system and fines needed to stop ‘scores of complaints’ over street cleaning and littering  (March 8, 2020)
Opinion
Sounding off: Reducing litter, keeping America beautiful  (March 8, 2020)
Letter
Leland to NCDOT: Roadside litter pickup long overdue  (March 8, 2020)
Story Here
The Netherlands signs ‘plastic pact’, commits to more reuse and recycling  (March 7, 2020)
Details Here
Temple fined Rs 1 lakh for failure to curb littering  (March 7, 2020)
Read More
American trucker confronts littering coward driver, picks up dropped trash  (March 7, 2020)
See A Hero
Boy asks officers to pick up their police tape 'litter'  (March 7, 2020)
Great Story
European countries, companies pledge to cut plastic waste  (March 7, 2020)
New Moves
Clean Brantford Campaign ready to roll  (March 6, 2020)
See This
Not Council, people litter Nasinu  (March 6, 2020)
A Fact
An animal-loving litter picker to the rescue as pony gets trapped in hay net  (March 6, 2020)
Read More
2020 marks a decade of Northern Ireland clean ups  (March 6, 2020)​
Great Work
Irmo Middle student wins statewide book-writing contest  (March 6, 2020)
Story Here
Cleaning up our coastline  (March 6, 2020)
Australia
Sarah McGovern calls on communities to make a clean sweep this April  (March 6, 2020)
In Ireland
Don’t Trash Central Virginia campaign tackles litter  (March 5, 2020)
Learn About
Northern Ireland litter’s threat to ecosystem revealed  (March 5, 2020)
Full Story
County’s litter-fighting efforts win state award  (March 5, 2020)
Read More
Litter, rental gripes brought to council  (March 5, 2020)
Story Here
'Reprehensible' conduct of authority leads Victorian teacher to fight $330 fine to the end  (March 5, 2020)
Controversy
Wannon Water installs third screen to stop litter from escaping Warrnambool Sewage Treatment Plant  (March 5, 2020)
Australia
Litter prevention scholarships available  (March 5, 2020)
Ohio
PennDOT regional student winners move on to state Innovation Challenge  (March 5, 2020)
Read More
Dirty Things, Trash on Highway  (March 4, 2020)
Radio Show
Friends of the Earth complains of carnival litter  (March 4, 2020)
An Issue
Split over bill banning plastic foam to-go containers  (March 4, 2020)
Read More
Dagenham pupils create community garden to tackle litter problem  (March 4, 2020)
Great Idea
Store visit over litter complaints leads to illicit tobacco seizure  (March 4, 2020)
Story Here
Garbage collectors strike, litter Nairobi streets  (March 4, 2020)
A Mess
That burns my biscuits!  (March 4, 2020)
Opinion
Council team takes action over Margate ‘dog waste’ hotspot alleyway​  (March 4, 2020)
Read More
Cruise ship holiday makers tackle Manx beach litter   (March 3, 2020)
Eco-Tourists
Towns in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro join forces against marine litter   (March 3, 2020)
Good News
Stop littering; keep the beach beautiful   (March 3, 2020)
Letter
Bird lover hit with £100 'littering' fine after feeding seagulls scraps from his McDonald's meal   (March 3, 2020)
Full Story
Huge stash of drugs paraphernalia found on Ipswich litter pick   (March 3, 2020)
Crime News
Chain Gang busy with area cleanups   (March 3, 2020)
Story Here
Turkish volunteer divers clear Bodrum coast of litter   (March 3, 2020)
Heroes
Plastic pollution: Snowdon research is a ‘wake-up call’  (March 2, 2020)
Full Story
Plastic bag ban takes effect across New York state  (March 2, 2020)
Get Facts
After Ventura balloon release, consider these ways to celebrate without causing litter  (March 2, 2020)
Eco-Tip
Salmestone pupil Leo named ‘litter angel’ for his winning poster design  (March 2, 2020)
Story Here
Beaches clean-up: North coast visitors join litter challenge  (March 2, 2020)
Good Stuff
Reducing litter & keeping America beautiful  (March 2, 2020)
Letter
Scouting for litter on Clean Up Australia Day  (March 2, 2020)
Read More
Coastal Warriors host Clean Up Australia Day event at Flynns Beach  (March 2, 2020)
On The Job
Mourners chased down, fined for littering at funeral  (March 1, 2020)  
Full Story
Volunteers fill dozens of bags of trash in Cape Coral during clean-up event  (March 1, 2020)
Teamwork