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2014
'Not enough warning signs', says smoker after he is fined £50 for dropping cigarette end  (May 31, 2014)
Tough Luck
BC: Bear cubs play with litter, humans kinda suck  (May 31, 2014)
Slide Show
70-year-old tackles Ahwatukee's litter  (May 31, 2014) 
Senior Hero
Councillor calls for ‘permanent solution’ to litter problem in Hartlepool  (May 31, 2014) 
Upset
Charity clean highlights Torbay beach litter problem  (May 31, 2014)
In-Depth
Baby bears chewing on litter near Highway 93 in Calgary raises concerns  (May 30, 2014)
A Danger
Brimbank residents have reported more than 385 littering incidents between December and March  (May 30, 2014)
Third-highest on the list of litter reports to the Environment Protection Authority over summer in Australia
Near The Top
POLL: Dog owners warned to clean up their (and their pets') acts or face fines  (May 30, 2014)
Australia
Take 'killer litter' on roads seriously  (May 30, 2014) 
Letter
70-year-old tackles Ahwatukee's litter  (May 30, 2014)    
Read About
Councillor calls for ‘permanent solution’ to litter problem in Hartlepool  (May 30, 2014)
More Here
Charity clean highlights Torbay beach litter problem  (May 30, 2014)
Overloaded
Scotland gives green light to plastic carrier bag charges  (May 29, 2014) 
Big Step
What a load of rubbish: Britain is a nation of litter bugs  (May 29, 2014) 
Ouch!
Marine litter – a growing threat worldwide  (May 29, 2014) 
For Real
Guyana's date for banning the use of Styrofoam extended  (May 29, 2014)
Why Delay?
Metro bus project: CDGR fails to remove encroachments from roads in Islamabad  (May 29, 2014) 
Full Story
Take a picture, win a prize, beautify Pennsylvania  (May 28, 2014)
Lens on Litter is an annual photo contest with a top prize of $1,000 that the Pennsylvania Resources Council has sponsored for three decades. 
Smile!
Getting savvy on eco projects – Malaysia  (May 28, 2014)
“We can all do something if we get together and tackle the problem using the 8-Step Problem-Solving Methodology,” said UMW Toyota Motor president Datuk Ismet Suki. 
Big Sponsor
MP's fury at 'cuts' in motorway rubbish clean-ups  (May 28, 2014) 
Full Story
ECHO launches Green Ambassador Programme  (May 28, 2014) 
Learn More
Highway litter pickup effort planned for next week  (May 28, 2014) 
Kentucky
New mobile phone app will help track marine litter  (May 28, 2014)
People will soon be able to report the litter they find on the beach, thanks to a new mobile phone app developed by the European Environment Agency (EEA). 
Hi-Tech
LitterALLY – The latest from Victoria, AU  (May 27, 2014)
All kinds of good stuff in here from a country where attention to litter never stops.
Newsletter
Garbage complaints pile in after Ottawa Race Weekend  (May 27, 2014)
'This will be a lesson learned and we've got to do a better job next time,' mayor says 
Full Story
Event promoter pays litter fine – in 1c and 2c coins  (May 27, 2014) 
Protest
Public Hygiene Council of Singapore  (May 27, 2014)
Preventing litter figures large in this locale
Website
Think Green. Keep Fresno County Clean  (May 27, 2014)
More Info
Manitoba, Canada: It's getting a lot easier to recycle everywhere  (May 26, 2014)
Success
Shouldn't Ontario have a recycling program like Manitoba's, survey asks?  (May 26, 2014)
Opinion Poll
'A load of rubbish!': Brough wants its litter-picker back  (May 26, 2014)
"Other towns and villages have a litter-picker – why can't we?"
Petition
Newaygo County task force targets Muskegon River  (May 26, 2014) 
See How
Amazing Waste Race geared towards litter prevention  (May 26, 2014)
After the first week of competition, Timberlea School has already taken a commanding lead, recording 1400 points. The race will run until May 31st, wrapping up right before Alberta Environment Week. 
Cool Idea
E-cigarettes may boost resistance of drug-resistant pathogens  (May 25, 2014)
An old story, but news to us.
Downside
The Scottish National Party stands accused of failing to keep their litter promise  (May 25, 2014)
Government feels a fire fueled by unmet commitment to rid country of litter before the Commonwealth Games this year.    
Blasted
You said it: Tossing cigarette butts out of car windows  (May 25, 2014) 
Opinion
Foreigner’s cleanup work inspires online reflection  (May 24, 2014) 
Helpful
2014 Gum Litter Taskforce launches national environmental awareness campaign  (May 24, 2014)
In Ireland
Gum Litter Taskforce builds on success  (May 24, 2014) 
More
Painted murals encourage Singapore residents to give way to the elderly  (May 24, 2014)
Slide Show
Friday letters: Get tough on those people who litter  (May 23, 2014) 
Wise Words
Leaders lax on woeful littering problem  (May 23, 2014) 
Letter
A lack of social conscience  (May 23, 2014) 
Opinion
Whyalla vies for cleanest beach in country  (May 23, 2014)
Game On!
“Selfish” picnickers damaged Barr Beacon war memorial by using it as a barbecue  (May 23, 2014) 
Unbelievable
New life for old butts  (May 23, 2014) 
Recycling
Elderly woman in killer litter case 'in stable condition'  (May 22, 2014)
Whacked
Fishtown Neighbors hope "feeding the fish" will curb litter  (May 22, 2014) 
Innovating
Lack of discipline root cause of Brunei’s littering: Development Minister  (May 22, 2014) 
Worrisome
New Jersey sends grant money for litter cleanup  (May 22, 2014) 
Supportive
Singapore update: Elderly woman in killer litter case 'needs surgery'  (May 21, 2014) 
Full Story
Mountaineers’ share in littering Everest on rise  (May 21, 2014) 
More Here
Surfer bids to clean up Scotland’s beaches  (May 21, 2014) 
Rides Wave
Litterbugs beware, Union Co. deputies are watching  (May 21, 2014)
Department now has an arsenal of camouflaged "groundhog" cameras that take high-definition pictures even at night, and the footage is hard evidence in court.
In Focus
Kitchener, ON: Salamander habitat in Doon South filled with garbage, resident says  (May 21, 2014) 
Shameful
Cork, Ireland: UCC-area residents warn landlords to shape up  (May 21, 2014)
Warning
In Alabama, Huntsville’s Litter Hotline: “Peer pressure at its finest”  (May 21, 2014) 
Hotline
Louisiana Governor signs cigarette butt littering ban into law  (May 20, 2014) 
Historic
Downtown library park closes to public  (May 20, 2014)
Nuisance and littering problems have been ongoing for a year.
No Choice
Bureaucratic obstacles mar Goa's anti-litter project  (May 20, 2014) 
Stuck
Littering by throwing out marijuana  (May 20, 2014)
In Laurens, SC, home of the jack*** anti-litter sign 
Charged
Local UK elections in Covingham & Dorcan: Allotments and litter are number one priorities  (May 20, 2014)
Focus
Cork City Council spends €37k removing gum  (May 19, 2014) 
Story Here
Expert will give speeches on litter  (May 19, 2014) 
Alaska
Birmingham smokers cough up £70,000 in clampdown on fag-end litter  (May 19, 2014)
City council has increased fines and abolished early payment discounts in new get tough approach.
Ever Tighter
Mourners litter streets in Winchester Hills, South Africa  (May 19, 2014)
Residents are furious with some of the mourners who attended a funeral on Saturday May 17, which was held in Kuneni Street. 
Dead Wrong
Killer litter lands elderly woman in hospital; 16-year-old boy charged for rash act  (May 18, 2014) 
Full Story
Salisbury University, Maryland students assist with 'Stash Your Trash' campaign  (May 18, 2014) 
Intelligent
£200 fines for people caught dropping cigarette ends  (May 18, 2014) 
Read More
Durban Beachfront undergoes Dazzling Transformation  (May 18, 2014) 
Splendid!
Delight at action on litter and dog poo in Grantham  (May 18, 2014) 
Improved
Reward scheme launched to crackdown on antisocial behaviour   (May 17, 2014)
The Dreamscheme sees young people, ages 8-14, carry out community work to earn points which can be exchanged for trips and activities. 
Easy Sell
Litter Wardens taking on litterbugs in Guyana  (May 17, 2014) 
Our Heroes
Capital Authority in Islamabad launches drive against wastage of water, littering  (May 17, 2014)
Special teams of Sanitation Department has issued notices to 54 people for throwing litter in the open areas and 32 people for dumping construction waste in the open. 
Clampdown
Exeter street cleaners vow to beat West Street litter bugs after complaints from local business  (May 17, 2014) 
Responding
Fancy ashtray rewards smokers for not littering with a song and light show   (May 17, 2014)
Attractive
INCPEN’s calls for war on litter  (May 16, 2014)
UK’s Industry Council for Research on Packaging and the Environment issues declaration
On The Move
Hamilton Spectator columnist: On the subject of litter, the trash talk is swift  (May 16, 2014)
Pet Peeve
Letter: Shopping carts add to littering problem  (May 16, 2014) 
Check Out
More litter, less help to clean it up, says Winnipeg  (May 16, 2014) 
A Challenge
Ngong, Kenya traders accuse county government of neglect  (May 16, 2014) 
Problems
UK fast food giants make new litter prevention pledge  (May 15, 2014)
This Is Huge
California bill to ban plastic bags advances  (May 15, 2014)
California, Massachusetts and Washington have considered statewide plastic bag bans this year to protect water and parks from a buildup of litter, according to the National Conference of State Legislators, Associated Press reports. 
Hot Topic
Councillors call for litter picking to help improve Keighley town image for Tour de France  (May 15, 2014) 
Story Here
Election 2014 candidates: St Peter's and Swindon Village  (May 15, 2014)
Long-time incumbent campaigns on litter issues 
Key Issue
Trash dumped on Mt. Tapochau in tropical paradise  (May 15, 2014) 
Island Woes
The 21st annual kids Ocean Day inspires 4,000 LA kids, teachers and volunteers to clean the beach  (May 15, 2014)
Sending a global message to protect the ocean from trash and plastic litter 
Green Army
Baton Rouge: Lawmakers decide cigarette butt littering deserves fines  (May 14, 2014) 
It's Official
Anti-litter news and information from Canada’s plastic makers (May 14, 2014)
Big Business
Hungary: Record number of volunteers in litter clean up event  (May 14, 2014)
Website
Baltimore's Growing Green initiative launch and competition announcement  (May 14, 2014) 
New Life
Report: South Carolina ranked 'dirtiest' state in nation  (May 13, 2014)
The National Anti-Litter Group released its 2014 American State Litter Scorecard, which rates states based on a number of factors, including litter, recycling legislation and state waste disposal.
Full Story
Louisiana lawmakers agree to fine cigarette butt littering  (May 13, 2014)
It's The Law
Spare granny, don’t litter  (May 13, 2014) 
Letter
Orford’s Raspins Beach named Tasmania’s cleanest  (May 13, 2014) 
New Champ
Clevedon taking pride in work to polish image  (May 13, 2014)
Town centre has been transformed into a colourful, welcoming area popular with residents and visitors thanks to the work of Clevedon Pride. 
How It's Done
It's a brave man who challenges litter louts  (May 13, 2014) 
Opinion
Wayne's World: Litter is yucky – and it can kill wildlife, too  (May 12, 2014)
One consequence is this: untouched trash can go on being a problem for a very long time. 
Column
M25 junction at Godstone branded a litter hotspot by county council leader  (May 12, 2014)
Targeted
Fairbanks highway clean-up group recognized  (May 12, 2014)
The litter patrollers are 14 and 15 years old and they make minimum wage. But history has shown that many of them grow up to become police officers, bank officials and other contributing members of society.  Teens apply for this position through the state job service. 
Working
County council issues fines in clampdown on litter louts  (May 12, 2014) 
Enforcing
Beach litter increasing says Marine Conservation Society 2  (May 12, 2014) 
New Video
The Wisdom of Youth: Unique anti-littering initiative launched in Nova Scotia (May 11, 2014)
Academic
‘No Littering’ Sign Gets Positively Shakespearean  (May 11, 2014) 
Bard-like
Over 3,000 fined for littering railway premises  (May 11, 2014) 
One Month
Litter and fly tipping an issue   (May 11, 2014) 
UK News
Ottawa South Community-Wide Clean Up today  (May 10, 2014)
Why should you pick up another person’s garbage?
Read More
Litter-strewn Scunthorpe 'like Downtown Beirut'  (May 10, 2014) 
Letter
Philadelphia creates litter free zones, encourages "unlittering"  (May 10, 2014)
Website
New signs along North Dakota river warn of fines for littering  (May 10, 2014) 
Tell 'Em
Mother: ‘I will do prison before paying fine for littering with torn-up election leaflet ‘  (May 9, 2014)
You Judge
Times Herald Record readers have solid tips for stopping litterers  (May 9, 2014)
Ideas
New Jersey:  Smoking banned on Belmar beachfront   (May 9, 2014) 
Read More
San Diego Zoo ed program gets $6M from Price Family  (May 9, 2014) 
Special!
Scenic Tennessee launches anti-litter campaign  (May 8, 2014) 
Concert Tour
Lancaster has a serious litter problem  (May 8, 2014)
Letter
More 'wasteful' spending  (May 8, 2014) 
Read More
Recording star partners with Miss Earth Zimbabwe on education  (May 8, 2014)
Models
Dimapur grapples with mounting garbage dumps  (May 8, 2014) 
Big Mess
Anti-littering campaign to protect rare, “iconic” birds on the road  (May 7, 2014)
Cassowaries lured to their deaths by litter
Down Under
Ireland’s litter survey extended across Wexford County  (May 7, 2014) 
Keen & Clean
New waterfront marred by litter  (May 7, 2014) 
Degraded
Resident frustrated by unkempt properties in Prince Edward Island  (May 7, 2014) 
PEI Witness
Litter pickers are just champion  (May 7, 2014)
Needed
Urinating, spitting and trampling flowers in Beijing: Mainland papers slam Labour Day crowds  (May 6, 2014) 
Full Story
Could a giant musical cigarette butt reduce cigarette litter?  (May 6, 2014)
See This
Camden Council issues 600 fines and 30 court summonses for dog fouling and littering  (May 6, 2014)
Effective
Clear these refuse dumps from Ghana's roadsides  (May 6, 2014) 
Essay
Jakarta’s Deputy Governor: ‘Fines for litterers ineffective’  (May 5, 2014)
Read More
Students litter the catwalk with ingenious 'Junk Couture' range  (May 5, 2014)
Trash in fashion as Ireland ramps up
Full Story
Eyeing visitors, hundreds clean up Wholesale District  (May 5, 2014) 
Indianapolis
‘Let’s keep chikungunya out’  (May 5, 2014)
Barbados blames disease-carrying mosquito on littering and dumping. 
Health Warning
Volunteers in Derbyshire rewarded for litter picking effort (May 5, 2014) 
Pat on Back
Litter Letter Project takes shape during First Friday in York  (May 4, 2014)
Locals built a question mark for the environmental initiative.
Creative
Jakarta receives three garbage trucks from Bank Mandiri  (May 4, 2014)
Donation
Litter crime in city streets: Don’t sling your litter in Singapore!  (May 4, 2014)
From Israel's Foreign Affairs site 
Famous
Breaking the litter habit one child at a time  (May 4, 2014)
Must Do
Study: Sea litter reaches ocean floor before man  (May 3, 2014) 
Disturbing
Medicine Hat litter blitz postponed due to bad weather  (May 3, 2014)
Funny
Social litter pick leaves village tidy  (May 3, 2014)
See Story
Cheltenham resident prosecuted for litter offence  (May 3, 2014)
Pricey
Getting to grips with Newtown litter  (May 3, 2014) 
Brief
Barnstaple gets busy as Tidy Up Our Town returns  (May 3, 2014)
Teamwork
Code enforcement plans unveiled in Steubenville (May 2, 2014)
Whomever is living in the house gets the citation in "cooperative" block-by-block campaign
Has System
Don’t mess with Texas calendar art contest winners announced   (May 2, 2014) 
Info Here
North Walsham High School teacher turns into one-man litter-picker around the town  (May 2, 2014)
Aware
Parks bylaw; No smoking in Strathmore parks, pathways  (May 2, 2014)
New Rules
Chokchai Village garbage problems start elsewhere  (May 2, 2014)
A Mess
European seafloor survey reveals depth of marine litter  (May 1, 2014)
Troubling
Sea bed 'covered in human litter'  (May 1, 2014)
Many areas of the sea bed resemble a rubbish tip filled with bottles, plastic bags, discarded fishing nets, etc.
Full Story
Pahoa students win Keep America Beautiful state Recycle-Bowl Competition  (May 1, 2014) 
Good Job!
Enterprising students turn trash into some green gems  (May 1, 2014)
Moneymaker
St. Croix Environmental Association hosts litter pick-up event on Triathlon Route  (May 1, 2014) 
Brief
Sertoma Park installs trash boom on pond  (May 1, 2014) 
Device