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2013
Russia bans smoking in a variety of public places from June 1 (May 31, 2013)
Just one day after World No Tobacco Day, a ban in Russia will mean no smoking in certain public areas.
Just one day after World No Tobacco Day, a ban in Russia will mean no smoking in certain public areas.
A Cleaner, Greener Park: A New Way to Manage Trash in Central Park (May 31, 2013)
Stop the littering in Barbados, urges Senator (May 31, 2013)
Three-day Litter Free Walled City drive kicks off in Lahore (May 31, 2013)
Litterers face fines of $208,000 for Australian tire dumping (May 31, 2013)
Annual Texas Blueberry Festival a litter-free affair (May 31, 2013)
Wal-Mart litter fined hundred millions of dollars in US (May 30, 2013)
Retailing giant pleads guilty
Retailing giant pleads guilty
Litter causes rat plague at junior school in UK town (May 30, 2013)
Students get education in real fun behind waste management (May 30, 2013)
“EnviroMentors” program in Dubbo, Australia
“EnviroMentors” program in Dubbo, Australia
60 years after man first climbed Everest, the mountain is a mess (May 29, 2013)
Today, on the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hilary's historic first ascent to the top of Mount Everest, the accumulated trash is still steadily ruining one of the most unique places on Earth. “You are surrounded by filth,” mountaineer Paul Thelan told Germany’s Die Welt recently.
Today, on the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hilary's historic first ascent to the top of Mount Everest, the accumulated trash is still steadily ruining one of the most unique places on Earth. “You are surrounded by filth,” mountaineer Paul Thelan told Germany’s Die Welt recently.
It's your duty to be civilized, China tells its tourists (May 29, 2013)
Actions such as spitting, littering, vandalizing, jaywalking and cutting in line are listed as inappropriate behavior.
The decree is part of the reaction to a Chinese teen caught defacing a priceless Egyptian artifact.
Actions such as spitting, littering, vandalizing, jaywalking and cutting in line are listed as inappropriate behavior.
The decree is part of the reaction to a Chinese teen caught defacing a priceless Egyptian artifact.
Burger King manager fined £100 for dropping his cigarette butt down a storm drain (May 29, 2013)
New bylaw to regulate waste management endorsed (May 29, 2013)
After 25 years, Jakarta has finally renewed its bylaw on waste management, this time highlighting the obligations of individuals, corporations and the government.
After 25 years, Jakarta has finally renewed its bylaw on waste management, this time highlighting the obligations of individuals, corporations and the government.
Barbados’ heritage is more than its past, says minister (May 29, 2013)
Cites littering among major problems which must be addressed
Cites littering among major problems which must be addressed
Gran shocked as council patrol officers fine her £75 for putting cigarette stub down a drain (May 29, 2013)
Keeping Ghana clean, action not words (May 29, 2013)
Ohio man arrested for dumping garbage on neighbor's property (May 29, 2013)
Woman, 81, was victim of littering 5 times, police say
Woman, 81, was victim of littering 5 times, police say
Illinois braces, saying national and state parks will suffer from automatic federal budget cuts (May 28, 2013)
Washington’s sledgehammer budget cuts and fewer state dollars will result in overflowing trash cans, closed visitor centers and fewer Junior Ranger programs. The mountains of litter will take longer to collect, due to cuts in cleanup-crew overtime.
Washington’s sledgehammer budget cuts and fewer state dollars will result in overflowing trash cans, closed visitor centers and fewer Junior Ranger programs. The mountains of litter will take longer to collect, due to cuts in cleanup-crew overtime.
Questions about a littering ticket in Ontario (May 28, 2013)
Very rare in Ontario, Canada to hear of ticketing for littering, but while enforcement is patchy, targeted education is almost non-existent.
Very rare in Ontario, Canada to hear of ticketing for littering, but while enforcement is patchy, targeted education is almost non-existent.
Reaction bubbles in Winnipeg over Mayor Sam Katz’s gum littering (May 28, 2013)
Chinese teenager Ding Jinhao vandalizes Egyptian temple (May 28, 2013)
His parents have apologized.
His parents have apologized.
Poland dumps old garbage system for greener setup (May 28, 2013)
Among 11 countries told last year by the European Union to clean up their act, Poland launches a new system July 1, playing catch up with green superstars like Austria and Germany.
Among 11 countries told last year by the European Union to clean up their act, Poland launches a new system July 1, playing catch up with green superstars like Austria and Germany.
Scenic Tennessee launches anti-litter campaign (May 28, 2013)
Mumbai’s litter bin plan delayed (May 28, 2013)
‘1Malaysia Clean’ starts with trail of litter from Santubong (May 27, 2013)
Mountain protection from litter is paramount, state environment minister asserts as his country aims high. Click HERE to view the video.
Mountain protection from litter is paramount, state environment minister asserts as his country aims high. Click HERE to view the video.
Two East York teens win title of Canada’s Next Green Journalist (May 27, 2013)
Wrigley Company Foundation and Sears Canada sponsor litter awareness contest for youth with help from environmental group. For all the first-place finishers see the May 26th issue of This Week in 'Litterland' here.
Wrigley Company Foundation and Sears Canada sponsor litter awareness contest for youth with help from environmental group. For all the first-place finishers see the May 26th issue of This Week in 'Litterland' here.
Cigarette butts again litter Monument Square in Portland (May 27, 2013)
Four weeks after a downtown restaurateur Mike Roylos launched a campaign and paying three bucks a pound to get cigarette butts off the street, the unsightly stubs are back. The owner of the Spartan Grill says he is working on a new solution.
Four weeks after a downtown restaurateur Mike Roylos launched a campaign and paying three bucks a pound to get cigarette butts off the street, the unsightly stubs are back. The owner of the Spartan Grill says he is working on a new solution.
Railways rake in fines for littering (May 27, 2013)
The recent rule against tossing garbage on the premises and spoiling railway property pays off, with authorities having slapped penalties on close to 230 offenders since January.
The recent rule against tossing garbage on the premises and spoiling railway property pays off, with authorities having slapped penalties on close to 230 offenders since January.
Litter-Free Lahore goes eminent (May 26, 2013)
Car window litter a buzzword in China, says Shanghai paper (May 26, 2013)
Tossed garbage from highrise hits Metro Line 3 in Hong Kong (May 26, 2013)
Violators face long-term detention of six months and fines as high as 10,000 yuan.
Violators face long-term detention of six months and fines as high as 10,000 yuan.
Adventurer warns Everest is becoming too busy as the 60th anniversary of Hilary's ascent approaches (May 26, 2013)
Richard Parks fears the world's highest peak is simply too busy with climbers. "It’s not a theme park. It’s a mountain.”
Sir Edmund Hilary reached the summit with Tenzing Norgay for the first time on May 26, 1953. Mountains have litter problems.
Richard Parks fears the world's highest peak is simply too busy with climbers. "It’s not a theme park. It’s a mountain.”
Sir Edmund Hilary reached the summit with Tenzing Norgay for the first time on May 26, 1953. Mountains have litter problems.
Winnipeg mayor Sam Katz caught littering his chewing gum (May 25, 2013)
Citizen chews him out in public for having a poor attitude
Citizen chews him out in public for having a poor attitude
Milford surpasses goal of cleaning 50,000 pieces of litter (May 25, 2013)
In less than two months, the city achieved its goal in the “50K By Earth Day Litter Challenge.” From April 1 to May 11, which was Earth Day, the city’s Conservation Commission and volunteers collected more than 62,473 pieces of litter.
In less than two months, the city achieved its goal in the “50K By Earth Day Litter Challenge.” From April 1 to May 11, which was Earth Day, the city’s Conservation Commission and volunteers collected more than 62,473 pieces of litter.
UK: Warm weather warning to keep parks litter-free (May 25, 2013)
Hot Springs, Arkansas wins national, first place recognition for cigarette litter prevention program (May 25, 2013)
Unbecoming parade behavior (May 25, 2013)
The practice of throwing candy should be abolished, Spokane writer says.
The practice of throwing candy should be abolished, Spokane writer says.
Students hired to clean up litter downtown Ottawa (May 25, 2013)
“The Bucket Brigade” starts work in Canada's capital.
“The Bucket Brigade” starts work in Canada's capital.
Litterbugs trashing our community (May 25, 2013)
Eco-unfriendly tourists leave legacy of litter (May 25, 2013)
Kodaikanal braces for clean-up drive
Kodaikanal braces for clean-up drive
UK Cabinet office lays down the law this week (May 24, 2013)
Motorists who drop litter out of car windows at a busy motorway junction in Denton are being warned they could face fines of up to £2,500.
Motorists who drop litter out of car windows at a busy motorway junction in Denton are being warned they could face fines of up to £2,500.
Lebanese ashtray aims to stub out smokers’ littering habits (May 24, 2013)
Philly farmer's market nixes plastic bags (May 24, 2013)
First program of its kind in the city
First program of its kind in the city
Top cop addresses litter and graffiti problems (May 24, 2013)
“Really, we need to inspire in people a respect for the area they live in, so they don’t drop litter in the first place.”
“Really, we need to inspire in people a respect for the area they live in, so they don’t drop litter in the first place.”
City man convicted of attacking trooper (May 24, 2013)
Litter is part of this story out of Richmond, Virginia
Litter is part of this story out of Richmond, Virginia
Where is the US$90M billion? (May 24, 2013)
Environmental Tax collected in Guyana for past 18 years
Environmental Tax collected in Guyana for past 18 years
Quicker pickup of bulk garbage urged in Winnipeg (May 23, 2013)
Councillor wants city to fix problem
Councillor wants city to fix problem
Zero Litter: The next mayor needs to go way beyond 'redd-ups' (May 23, 2013)
Boris Weinstein, head of Citizens Against Litter, which he founded ten years ago in Pittsburgh, has a vision for erasing litter from his city.
Boris Weinstein, head of Citizens Against Litter, which he founded ten years ago in Pittsburgh, has a vision for erasing litter from his city.
University’s tobacco ban to have limited affect on local areas in Muncie, Indiana (May 23, 2013)
Singapore’s courtesy lion takes final bow (May 23, 2013)
Kaieteur’s tourists leave legacy of litter (May 23, 2013)
An official says community participation and sensitizing tourists are keys to solving the problem. The ban on the use of plastic bags is producing results. Roadside vendors selling non-vegetarian food, fruits and chocolates, and eucalyptus oil within the town limit use paper bags.
An official says community participation and sensitizing tourists are keys to solving the problem. The ban on the use of plastic bags is producing results. Roadside vendors selling non-vegetarian food, fruits and chocolates, and eucalyptus oil within the town limit use paper bags.
Hundreds of pupils to join Tamworth litter pick (May 23, 2013)
McDonald's protests hit Australian town (May 22, 2013)
... and protesters leave the streets clean
... and protesters leave the streets clean
Littering could hit Highland tourism, says council leader (May 22, 2013)
Clean Up founder, former Australian of the Year, calls for container deposit (May 22, 2013)
Fines for littering waste will be upped to Rp 50 million in Jakarta (May 22, 2013)
Litter-free community goal of District 3 councillor (May 22, 2013)
Thirteen hit by litter fine in Carmarthen (May 22, 2013)
Litter-busting Rotarian keeps her city clean (May 22, 2013)
Greenpeace, Coke's 'recycling war' spills into Google (May 21, 2013)
One million hits on YouTube, but Australian TV channels refuse to run environmental group’s anti Coca-Cola commercial and the beverage maker has purchased top ad space on Google as the two entities dig in for the national battle over bottle deposits.
One million hits on YouTube, but Australian TV channels refuse to run environmental group’s anti Coca-Cola commercial and the beverage maker has purchased top ad space on Google as the two entities dig in for the national battle over bottle deposits.
York Primary School Aims to Keep City Litter Free (May 21, 2013)
Keep Fiji clean (May 21, 2013)
Heed the country’s Litter Decree and praise corporations who help clean up, writer urges
Heed the country’s Litter Decree and praise corporations who help clean up, writer urges
Its champion gone, Cubbon Park turns into garbage dump (May 21, 2013)
Former Karnataka Chief Justice Vikramjit Sen was known to keep horticulture officials on their toes over the cleanliness of the park. With his shift to the Supreme Court, the park in Bangalore has turned into a litter zone.
Former Karnataka Chief Justice Vikramjit Sen was known to keep horticulture officials on their toes over the cleanliness of the park. With his shift to the Supreme Court, the park in Bangalore has turned into a litter zone.
Beyond the fizz: Inside the record-breaking curbside recycling deal between Chicago, Coca-Cola (May 21, 2013)
New York: Toronto, run by the Americans: Fiorito (May 20, 2013)
Toronto Star columnist says New Yorkers do a better job on litter than Torontonians.
Toronto Star columnist says New Yorkers do a better job on litter than Torontonians.
Woman fined 762 pounds for untidy garden (May 20, 2013)
When in Wales, better keep your garden tidy
When in Wales, better keep your garden tidy
Filipino election campaign litter haul: 70 tons and counting (May 20, 2013)
BURMA: City Rejects Rangoon Environmentalists’ Trash Offensive (May 20, 2013)
Activists’ event news on Facebook caught the attention and enthusiasm of writers, celebrities and young children, and city officials, who shut down the plan to pick up trash littering downtown Rangoon’s public spaces. The group’s goal was to educate the public on the importance of refraining from littering and instead disposing of waste properly.
Activists’ event news on Facebook caught the attention and enthusiasm of writers, celebrities and young children, and city officials, who shut down the plan to pick up trash littering downtown Rangoon’s public spaces. The group’s goal was to educate the public on the importance of refraining from littering and instead disposing of waste properly.
Fillup A. Can Days Litter Cleanup 2013 today in Arvada, Colorado (May 20, 2013)
Windsorites arm themselves for parks work (May 20, 2013)
Plea Over Litter On Cornish Beaches (May 19, 2013)
Cannabis factory suspect arrested for littering (May 19, 2013)
Vietnamese youth litter collectors dispel trashy image (May 19, 2013)
TX: New Town neighborhood group holds cleanup (May 19, 2013)
Beach litter: Marine Conservation Society spokesman sets record straight (May 18, 2013)
Toll-free hotline empowers Arkansas citizens to fight litter in their community (May 18, 2013)
I Spy on Litter (May 18, 2013)
Eyes are on in Greene County, Tennessee.
Eyes are on in Greene County, Tennessee.
3 Ways To Swat The Litter Bugs From Your Property! (May 18, 2013)
Hamilton, Ontario property management firm has helpful hints
Hamilton, Ontario property management firm has helpful hints
Wasteserv sponsors ‘Litter Less’ campaign (May 18, 2013)
Wrigley foundation dollars are active in Malta
Wrigley foundation dollars are active in Malta
Party aftermath is winning photo in litter contest (May 17, 2013)
Texas campus recycling winners - 'Clean' are from recycled litter wanted (May 17, 2013)
Dallas-Fort Worth college students show environmental savvy by recycling. Their Reverse Litter art competition encourages North Texans to help local trash problem
Dallas-Fort Worth college students show environmental savvy by recycling. Their Reverse Litter art competition encourages North Texans to help local trash problem
Copenhagen deems anti-litter project unnecessary (May 17, 2013)
An interesting account of this Danish city's 2012 pilot project to control cup litter. Apparently effective, it was deemed unwanted by officials.
An interesting account of this Danish city's 2012 pilot project to control cup litter. Apparently effective, it was deemed unwanted by officials.
Hospital-area ban brings cigarette litter to Cannon Park (May 17, 2013)
Citizen to Commission: Fix disconnect, enforce litter ordinance (May 17, 2013)
The concerned resident has regularly been involved in the community-wide clean-up efforts in the Ada area, only to see the progress marred in hours or days, as vandals return and drop their illicit loads of garbage.
The concerned resident has regularly been involved in the community-wide clean-up efforts in the Ada area, only to see the progress marred in hours or days, as vandals return and drop their illicit loads of garbage.
Litter Trashes Us All (May 17, 2013)
Myrtle Beach Sun News editorial cautions of the pending arrival of the beach/outdoor season, peak litter time
Myrtle Beach Sun News editorial cautions of the pending arrival of the beach/outdoor season, peak litter time
Blitz on rubbish granted a tidy £246,000 to clean up streets (May 17, 2013)
In Enfield, UK the Residents Priority Fund comes to the rescue.
In Enfield, UK the Residents Priority Fund comes to the rescue.
Fake cemetery (May 16, 2013)
A property owner turns his lot into a fake cemetery to prevent people from littering and sleeping there
A property owner turns his lot into a fake cemetery to prevent people from littering and sleeping there
Gloucester litter pickers taking to Twitter (May 16, 2013)
Decision expected on Highland litter fine powers (May 16, 2013)
Proposing to extend the powers from dedicated enforcement staff to include community wardens and possibly countryside rangers.
Proposing to extend the powers from dedicated enforcement staff to include community wardens and possibly countryside rangers.
Scotland’s Broughty Ferry beach 'more than half plastic' (May 16, 2013)
Beach cleanups save marine life (May 16, 2013)
PEI: What litter tells us about drinking and driving (May 16, 2013)
“It is not only discouraging but downright scary that this is going on,” says a concerned Canadian.
“It is not only discouraging but downright scary that this is going on,” says a concerned Canadian.
Community Pride Day to be observed in WV (May 16, 2013)
Study shows majority of Canadians have access to recycling most consumer plastic packages (May 15, 2013)
More than half (53%) of Canadians have access to recycling all plastic containers (excluding bulky plastics such as crates and buckets).
More than half (53%) of Canadians have access to recycling all plastic containers (excluding bulky plastics such as crates and buckets).
Cape Cod’s litter hot spots (May 15, 2013)
Smokers to be targeted in anti-littering operations (May 15, 2013)
Guernsey plainclothes Neighbourhood Police get into the enforcement act.
Guernsey plainclothes Neighbourhood Police get into the enforcement act.
Call for action to be taken on ‘litter louts’ (May 15, 2013)
British surfer pushing for litter wardens after Bank Holiday weekend visitors spoil beach by leaving their rubbish behind when they leave.
British surfer pushing for litter wardens after Bank Holiday weekend visitors spoil beach by leaving their rubbish behind when they leave.
Open forum Thursday in Baldwin County, Georgia takes aim at litter (May 15, 2013)
Man fined for throwing litter from car (May 15, 2013)
A man has been fined handsomely for dumping rubbish in a Vale country lane. He could not account for why he had done so but expressed regret for his actions in court.
A man has been fined handsomely for dumping rubbish in a Vale country lane. He could not account for why he had done so but expressed regret for his actions in court.
Scots beaches worst in Britain for bottle litter (May 14, 2013)
Cigarette butts littering UK beaches doubled in 2012, figures show (May 14, 2013)
Marine Conservation Society's annual count of rubbish records a 90 per cent increase in cigarette lighters and packets, 75 beverage bottles per every thousand yards of beach and growing litter volumes, almost two-thirds of it plastic. The conservation charity warned the findings showed decades of anti-litter campaigning needed to be reinvigorated for a new generation. Only in north west UK did litter decrease -- by 60 per cent.
Marine Conservation Society's annual count of rubbish records a 90 per cent increase in cigarette lighters and packets, 75 beverage bottles per every thousand yards of beach and growing litter volumes, almost two-thirds of it plastic. The conservation charity warned the findings showed decades of anti-litter campaigning needed to be reinvigorated for a new generation. Only in north west UK did litter decrease -- by 60 per cent.
Plastic Warning For Scotland's Beaches (May 14, 2013)
Harsher fines for high-rise litterbugs likely in Singapore (May 14, 2013)
Work together to defeat those who deliberately litter (May 13, 2013)
Publisher of litterpreventionprogram.com makes her appeal in The Windsor Star
Publisher of litterpreventionprogram.com makes her appeal in The Windsor Star
Eleventh hour reminder: Make election litter-free, Filipinos, candidates urged (May 13, 2013)
Department of Environment and National Resources steps up messaging for mid-term elections in the Philippines today.
Department of Environment and National Resources steps up messaging for mid-term elections in the Philippines today.
Half of fines for littering go unpaid in Scotland (May 13, 2013)
Campaigners said more must be done to ensure the fines are paid, and to prevent people dropping litter in the first place.
Campaigners said more must be done to ensure the fines are paid, and to prevent people dropping litter in the first place.
Australian Supreme Court ruling overturns rubbish tip litter fine (May 13, 2013)
Geoffrey Merrick had been ordered by town to pay a fine of $150 plus $1500 in costs for dumping rubbish, including wood, plastic, fabric and piping, in an area of a Landfill and Recycling Facility set aside for steel only.
Geoffrey Merrick had been ordered by town to pay a fine of $150 plus $1500 in costs for dumping rubbish, including wood, plastic, fabric and piping, in an area of a Landfill and Recycling Facility set aside for steel only.
Singapore: High-rise littering penalties need to be raised (May 13, 2013)
Existing fines imposed currently range from $800 to $1,500
Existing fines imposed currently range from $800 to $1,500
Filipino government makes last-minute appeal for litter-free polls tomorrow (May 12, 2013)
Department head tells candidates to direct their supporters not to leave trash in polling places and remove campaign posters and banners after the polls. “Let us not turn schools into dumpsites when we go out and vote tomorrow (Monday),” Ramon Paje said. “It is about time we change the face of Philippine politics with clean elections defined not only by an intelligent electorate but a trash-free one as well.”
Department head tells candidates to direct their supporters not to leave trash in polling places and remove campaign posters and banners after the polls. “Let us not turn schools into dumpsites when we go out and vote tomorrow (Monday),” Ramon Paje said. “It is about time we change the face of Philippine politics with clean elections defined not only by an intelligent electorate but a trash-free one as well.”
EcoWaste Coalition to voters, candidates: Keep elections clean, literally (May 12, 2013)
Environmental groups make government-backed appeal for cleanliness on the eve of national election
Environmental groups make government-backed appeal for cleanliness on the eve of national election
Jordan: 14,800 littering violations registered in Amman in first quarter of 2013 (May 12, 2013)
The cameras, in place since 2007, registered 56,000 littering violations from vehicles last year.
The cameras, in place since 2007, registered 56,000 littering violations from vehicles last year.
Urinating Newport man first to be fined for littering under new law (May 12, 2013)
More Highland Council staff could get litter-fining power (May 12, 2013)
Grocery store fined for littering in Kuala Belait (May 12, 2013)
European Union planning annual litter-prevention week (May 11, 2013)
Starting in May 2014, the event is backed by green packaging association, Pack2Go Europe, and aims to promote best practice in litter prevention.
Starting in May 2014, the event is backed by green packaging association, Pack2Go Europe, and aims to promote best practice in litter prevention.
UK seagulls get sack in blitz on Cumbrian litter (May 11, 2013)
Tough bag needed for birds, litter and foiling identity thieves
Tough bag needed for birds, litter and foiling identity thieves
Litter campaign councillor learns to drive street cleaning machine (May 11, 2013)
June Player has been trained to use a new street cleaning machine by Bath and North East Somerset Council, so she can bring extra power to weekend litter picks. Litter was one of Mrs Player's main issues when she stood for election for a seat on the local authority two years ago.
June Player has been trained to use a new street cleaning machine by Bath and North East Somerset Council, so she can bring extra power to weekend litter picks. Litter was one of Mrs Player's main issues when she stood for election for a seat on the local authority two years ago.
Buckhannon, WV: Cameras to keep an eye on bad recycling, littering at town transfer station (May 11, 2013)
Bid to relax law on flyers in Leicester, UK (May 10, 2013)
Some have claimed the rules are too restrictive and are harming the city's cultural scene because the fees are not affordable. Today, a draft Bill will get its first reading in Parliament to alter the law which allows authorities such as Leicester City Council to restrict, rather than ban distribution.
Some have claimed the rules are too restrictive and are harming the city's cultural scene because the fees are not affordable. Today, a draft Bill will get its first reading in Parliament to alter the law which allows authorities such as Leicester City Council to restrict, rather than ban distribution.
Copperas Cove volunteers fish 900 pounds of litter from creek (May 10, 2013)
Litter control ordinance back in Mercer County spotlight (May 10, 2013)
Bulawayo to name and shame litter bugs (May 10, 2013)
City mulls parking districts around high school to cut down on littering, other problems (May 10, 2013)
View from Indiana: Litter problem not going away (May 10, 2013)
New Bill introduced to tackle roadside litter in England (May 9, 2013)
Owner of the car would pay the penalty - similar to a parking fine or seat belt offence - and could nominate the guilty individual to pay the fine.
Owner of the car would pay the penalty - similar to a parking fine or seat belt offence - and could nominate the guilty individual to pay the fine.
Bedford, UK: Car-window tosses appear to dominate town’s litter (May 9, 2013)
“About 90 percent of the stuff we pick up appears to have been thrown from car windows.”
“About 90 percent of the stuff we pick up appears to have been thrown from car windows.”
New Jersey awards $18.3 million in grants for anti-litter programs, including cleaning up after Sandy (May 9, 2013)
Hawaii’s Independence Day event to be litter-free (May 9, 2013)
Windsor Star editorial: The litter remedy (May 9, 2013)
Portland moves toward ban on polystyrene packaging (May 9, 2013)
Bloomberg trying to do the same in NYC, but who will be first? A city committee in Portland will consider a green task force report on June 19th.
Bloomberg trying to do the same in NYC, but who will be first? A city committee in Portland will consider a green task force report on June 19th.
Call for action on River Leam litter (May 9, 2013)
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust earlier this year put out a ten-point 'Love Your River' plan. "Even if you can’t see the river from your front door you do affect it," official says. "Your local river starts at the end of your driveway where the surface water pipes run from your house to your local stream.
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust earlier this year put out a ten-point 'Love Your River' plan. "Even if you can’t see the river from your front door you do affect it," official says. "Your local river starts at the end of your driveway where the surface water pipes run from your house to your local stream.
City of Calgary launches new 311 app to report graffiti, litter, potholes and more (May 8, 2013)
Calgary Sun reporting on bold new smartphone app
Calgary Sun reporting on bold new smartphone app
Greenpeace releases spoof ad linking Coke litter to death of sea birds (May 8, 2013)
“We support a national, industry-funded recycling system which targets all litter, not just drink containers. We do not support container deposit schemes because they are old-fashioned, inefficient and very costly for families.” David Gonski, Non-Executive Chairman, speaking at Coca-Cola Amatil’s AGM yesterday (7), says the company opposes Australia’s beverage container deposit system, but is not against recycling.
“We support a national, industry-funded recycling system which targets all litter, not just drink containers. We do not support container deposit schemes because they are old-fashioned, inefficient and very costly for families.” David Gonski, Non-Executive Chairman, speaking at Coca-Cola Amatil’s AGM yesterday (7), says the company opposes Australia’s beverage container deposit system, but is not against recycling.
Turkey’s Diyarbakır municipality uses billboards to combat litter (May 8, 2013)
“Are magicians the ones polluting our streets?” ads ask.
“Are magicians the ones polluting our streets?” ads ask.
We share responsibility to end litter, says business publication (May 8, 2013)
Landlords and litter (May 8, 2013)
Commentary by Anne Jarvis of the Windsor Star
Commentary by Anne Jarvis of the Windsor Star
Cracking down on dumping (May 7, 2013)
Winnipeg Council committee approves larger fines for offenders with revenue going to offset bylaw enforcement costs.
Winnipeg Council committee approves larger fines for offenders with revenue going to offset bylaw enforcement costs.
Worcester park's friends cry foul over players' littering (May 7, 2013)
Calling for action to be taken against any football teams found littering city-owned playing fields, councillor says penalty could axe a team from the council’s football team pitch hire agreement.
Calling for action to be taken against any football teams found littering city-owned playing fields, councillor says penalty could axe a team from the council’s football team pitch hire agreement.
Keep Baton Rouge Beautiful receives Louisiana state honor (May 7, 2013)
Trained the most teachers in the state to take the anti-litter message to their classrooms.
Trained the most teachers in the state to take the anti-litter message to their classrooms.
McDonalds UK staff get to grips with litter problem (May 7, 2013)
More than 100 New York City restaurants to participate in waste reduction challenge (May 7, 2013)
Winnipeg to address litter fine imbalances today (May 6, 2013)
“My litter, my responsibility” campaign launched in Tipp Town (May 6, 2013)
The impact of litter on people with disabilities is the focus of bold, front-running, initiative in Tipperary, Ireland.
The impact of litter on people with disabilities is the focus of bold, front-running, initiative in Tipperary, Ireland.
United Church of Christ on Litter Bugs (May 6, 2013)
Lillian Daniel, author of When "Spiritual But Not Religious" is Not Enough, says littering is contrary to religious values.
Lillian Daniel, author of When "Spiritual But Not Religious" is Not Enough, says littering is contrary to religious values.
Litter Prevention Video Contest (May 6, 2013)
The contest is open to all ages. Create a video and enter the contest for a chance to win $1,000 and have your video be used as a PSA for the Regional Litter Prevention Campaign.
The contest is open to all ages. Create a video and enter the contest for a chance to win $1,000 and have your video be used as a PSA for the Regional Litter Prevention Campaign.
Litter bag dispensers for the dogs in Selkirk, NY (May 6, 2013)
Environmental crime commentary by professor hits home (May 5, 2013)
Ohio EPA grants to clean up litter, tires (May 5, 2013)
Lazy litterers leave a mess at Wylie Bay, AU (May 5, 2013)
Rena disaster: Plastic beads still litter Bay of Plenty coast (May 5, 2013)
Vermont governor to pick up litter to highlight Green Up Day (May 4, 2013)
State head Peter Shumlin is going to be picking up trash along Interstate 89 in Middlesex today.
State head Peter Shumlin is going to be picking up trash along Interstate 89 in Middlesex today.
Litter is leading cause of Memphis street flooding (May 4, 2013)
Walking on water – litter-pickers use floating platform to clear rubbish from Wear (May 4, 2013)
Pitch-In Week a success in Orillia, but cleanup is ongoing (May 4, 2013)
Gum Litter Taskforce National Environmental Awareness Campaign launches (May 3, 2013)
Ireland is achieving results nationally in its mission to eradicate chewing gum litter. This video is full of hopeful signs.
Ireland is achieving results nationally in its mission to eradicate chewing gum litter. This video is full of hopeful signs.
Winnipeg plans new fines to squash litterbugs (May 3, 2013)
Sliding structure starts at $100 for a gum wrapper, cigarette butt or spit
Sliding structure starts at $100 for a gum wrapper, cigarette butt or spit
Who’s responsible for downtown Windsor litter? (May 3, 2013)
“As bad as you think it is now, if we eliminated our program, you’d be appalled,” says chairman of the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association, noting that the group spends more than $100,000 a year on cleanup efforts. Windsor Star's Dalson Chen picks up on the problem.
“As bad as you think it is now, if we eliminated our program, you’d be appalled,” says chairman of the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association, noting that the group spends more than $100,000 a year on cleanup efforts. Windsor Star's Dalson Chen picks up on the problem.
Essex: Volunteers fighting the war against litter on beaches (May 3, 2013)
Glass is the most common item they have picked up, followed by cotton buds, plastic, fishing tackle, and sandwich and food wrappers.
Glass is the most common item they have picked up, followed by cotton buds, plastic, fishing tackle, and sandwich and food wrappers.
Singapore residents pick litter for taste of cleaners' toil (May 3, 2013)
They learn about the vital, tough effort it takes to keep neighbourhood clean. More than 10 Members of Parliament have begun litter-picking sessions for their residents as part of the Keep Singapore Clean Movement. The acutely 'litter-aware government employs 70,000 cleaners.
They learn about the vital, tough effort it takes to keep neighbourhood clean. More than 10 Members of Parliament have begun litter-picking sessions for their residents as part of the Keep Singapore Clean Movement. The acutely 'litter-aware government employs 70,000 cleaners.
Focus turns to Fuji cleanup (May 2, 2013)
Longstanding garbage problem has previously stood in the way of the famed mountain's registration as a heritage site.
Longstanding garbage problem has previously stood in the way of the famed mountain's registration as a heritage site.
Down and Dirty – Councillors to tackle litter and dog fouling issues (May 2, 2013)
Sweet deal for Coke (May 2, 2013)
Beverage maker Coca-Cola is buying recycling bins for Chicago in exchange for product advertising on the lids.
Beverage maker Coca-Cola is buying recycling bins for Chicago in exchange for product advertising on the lids.
Over Rs.6-lakh penalty collected from 9,435 persons for littering railway premises in India (May 2, 2013)
Sign up to litter campaign, Order urges supporters (May 2, 2013)
The Order of Orange, one of the largest community organizations in Northern Ireland, has lent its backing to the BIG Spring Clean and TIDY Northern Ireland's drive for volunteers to sweep their neighbourhoods and parks free of rubbish.
The Order of Orange, one of the largest community organizations in Northern Ireland, has lent its backing to the BIG Spring Clean and TIDY Northern Ireland's drive for volunteers to sweep their neighbourhoods and parks free of rubbish.
Wisconsin University could get new refill stations (May 2, 2013)
The water bottle filling stations, which are also accessible drinking fountains, have “green tickers” that inform users of how many 12 oz. plastic water bottles they have saved from landfills. It is estimated that more than 80 per cent of all single-use water bottles used in the U.S. become litter and are not recycled.
The water bottle filling stations, which are also accessible drinking fountains, have “green tickers” that inform users of how many 12 oz. plastic water bottles they have saved from landfills. It is estimated that more than 80 per cent of all single-use water bottles used in the U.S. become litter and are not recycled.
Starting to impose fines for littering in Rio (May 1, 2013)
Considered one of the ten dirtiest tourism hot spots in the world, according to a Trip Advisor survey, Rio de Janeiro will begin to issue fines for those caught littering public spaces in July. Dropping an empty soda can on the busy streets of Copacabana could earn you a pricey R$157 fine this year in a plan emphasizing awareness and oversight.
Considered one of the ten dirtiest tourism hot spots in the world, according to a Trip Advisor survey, Rio de Janeiro will begin to issue fines for those caught littering public spaces in July. Dropping an empty soda can on the busy streets of Copacabana could earn you a pricey R$157 fine this year in a plan emphasizing awareness and oversight.
Scotland: Crackdown on Dunning Glen litter (May 1, 2013)
Police will be clamping down on anti-social behaviour at a picturesque Perthshire camping spot this weekend.
Police will be clamping down on anti-social behaviour at a picturesque Perthshire camping spot this weekend.
Earth Day Redd Ups pick up tons of trash (May 1, 2013)
Citizens Against Litter is projecting that 9,000 volunteers in 200 communities and groups mostly in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County and neighboring counties collected approximately 300 tons of litter in the Spring/Earth Redd Up.
Citizens Against Litter is projecting that 9,000 volunteers in 200 communities and groups mostly in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County and neighboring counties collected approximately 300 tons of litter in the Spring/Earth Redd Up.
Fines handed out for littering Doncaster streets (May 1, 2013)
In just three weeks, 28 littering people land in court to face the music.
In just three weeks, 28 littering people land in court to face the music.
Braintree, UK: Crackdown on cigarette butts at train stations (May 1, 2013)
Glendale contract saves North Somerset a million (May 1, 2013)
Sesame Street, “Every Bit O’ Litter Hurts” (May 1, 2013)