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News Reel . . .  November 2019

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​2019
​Maine town fed up with soiled diapers left alongside roads  (November 28, 2019)
A Problem
Big new fences would stop litter – but not wildlife – at Askham Bog, claim developers  (November 28, 2019)
Read More
Trash Poster Contest accepting entries  (November 28, 2019)
For Kids
Great Lakes Plastic Pollution  (November 28, 2019)
Website
Three Shimla city employees suspended for littering  (November 27, 2019)
Full Story
Dead deer found in Thailand with 7kg of plastic in stomach  (November 27, 2019)
Beyond Tragic
Child wants people to stop littering in the Midlands  (November 27, 2019)
TV News
Sheriff Ralston, Chief Pyle talk litter education with Keep Calhoun Gordon Beautiful  (November 27, 2019)
For Kids
Bushes full of bottles and abandoned bus stop poles found by Kinghurst litter pickers  (November 27, 2019)
Story Here
Call for better rubbish management at beaches  (November 27, 2019)
Makes Sense
Police share ground rules for Tacky Christmas Light tours  (November 27, 2019)
Read More
Deposit systems boosting recycling in beverage PET loop  (November 27, 2019)
EU News
Learning to keep Singapore clean  (November 26, 2019)
Opinion
Human waste issue at Vancouver park prompts call for 24/7 washroom  (November 26, 2019)
A Problem
Young Reporters for the Environment 25th Anniversary  (November 26, 2019)
Website
A dirty job and I’m the one to do it, says millionaire who risks his reputation to break China’s litter habit  (November 25, 2019)
Full Story
Sinsuran mess cleaned up after warning  (November 24, 2019)
Story Here
Now, littering within city limits to attract heavy fine  (November 23, 2019)
Read More
Winnebago County committee passes fine system for littering garbage trucks  (November 23, 2019)
On Watch
Derby residents concerned about littering from free newspapers left in yards  (November 23, 2019)
A Problem
Community officers in short supply in Saskatchewan  (November 23, 2019)
Find Out Why
Farmers call for customers' number plates to be printed on takeaway bags to help stop littering  (November 22, 2019)
Full Story
British race threatens litterbugs with disqualification  (November 22, 2019)
Read More
Council to invest in litter reduction projects in bid to help clear up the district  (November 22, 2019)
A Real Plan
Keep America Beautiful adds sustainability, marketing executives to national board of directors  (November 22, 2019)
Learn More
Cleaners to pass broom to residents on CleanSG Day  (November 21, 2019)
Singapore
1.8 million pieces of garbage litter bottom of Bay of Fundy, says study  (November 21, 2019)
Alarming
Resident slams irresponsible call center agents for littering along sidewalk  (November 21, 2019)
Story Here
Littering out of your car is illegal and unsafe for surrounding vehicles  (November 21, 2019)
From Police
The effect of marine litter on fisheries and oceans  (November 20, 2019)
Important
After anti-spitting campaign, Pune municipal corporation to now fine offenders under anti-litter drive  (November 20, 2019)
A Strategy
Growing plastic on trees could help curb pollution, here's how  (November 20, 2019)
Read More
Study estimates 500 million pieces of litter on Pennsylvania roads. Here are the worst offenders  (November 19, 2019)
Full Story
Littering detrimental for campus, city  (November 19, 2019)
Editorial
Residents islandwide to clean their own estates on April 26; town council cleaners to get day off  (November 19, 2019)
Good Idea
Litter epidemic invading campus, cleanliness should be maintained  (November 19, 2019)
Read More
Runners to be disqualified for littering during half marathon  (November 18, 2019)
Learn More
Judge wants harsher penalties to protect environment  (November 18, 2019)
Read More
Littering in public spaces? Municipality's e-challans will catch you soon  (November 18, 2019)
In India
Squabble over responsibility for fly-tipping at Kouris river  (November 18, 2019)
Get Story
Why the plastic crisis matters  (November 18, 2019)
Commentary
Tennessee Riverkeeper removes over 1,400 pounds of litter in one day in Decatur​  (November 17, 2019)
Read More
Councillors seeking action on 'scourge' of dog fouling  (November 17, 2019)
Outcry
​Study: More than 500M pieces of litter strewn along Pennsylvania roads  (November 16, 2019)
New Info
Statewide initiative aims to reduce littering, high cleanup costs  (November 16, 2019)
Full Story
​‘Littering on tracks caused derailment of Bandra train’  (November 16, 2019)
A Danger
Chinese court issues guidelines for ‘killer litter’ cases  (November 15, 2019)
Read More
Beyondplastic.net hosting an for excellence in eco-responsible packaging design across the world  (November 15, 2019)
Get Details
Pennsylvania’s 2019 Litter Summit  (November 15, 2019)
Info Here
How Madonna helped Johnny Vegas quit smoking  (November 15, 2019)
Backgrounder
'We are not Toronto's kitty litter'  (November 15, 2019)
Controversy
Researchers warn of ‘huge’ rubber pollution problem in Switzerland  (November 15, 2019)
A Concern
Group against littering holds awards luncheon  (November 14, 2019)
Video
What to do about trash, litter in downtown Tacoma? City has $400,000 plan for it  (November 14, 2019)
See Plan
New Stamford floating device traps trash from Long Island Sound  (November 14, 2019)
View Photos
Call to ban smoking on beaches  (November 14, 2019)
Read More
Careless tourists litter, threaten crops in Japan  (November 13, 2019)
Full Story
’90 Day Fiance’ newcomer Tania justifies littering the airport with rose petals  (November 13, 2019)
Controversy
Coyote rescue mission a success in Oakville  (November 13, 2019)
See More
Drivers in Gedling borough will now be fined £65 if caught littering from car  (November 12, 2019)
Read More
Isko Moreno shuts down Divisoria sidewalk stalls due to massive littering  (November 12, 2019)
Action Taken
Rural England lobby group repeats call for 'all in' Deposit Return Scheme  (November 12, 2019)
Full Story
Bricks of 'very pure' cocaine keep washing up on French beaches  (November 12, 2019)
Story Here
Police Department briefs community on homelessness in the city  (November 12, 2019)
A Problem
Clean Water Action  (November 12, 2019)
A Group

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Buses driving home litter message across Northumberland  (November 11, 2019)
Read More
Syringes, other medical waste litter Venice Beach in Los Angeles, video shows  (November 11, 2019)
A Concern
Firm to face case for anti-littering after failing to heed citation  (November 10, 2019)
Read More
Perth council removes life-saving leaflets at Kinnoull Hill over littering fears  (November 10, 2019)
Controversy
Pattaya City aims to be cleaner and trash free, strict enforcement on littering  (November 10, 2019)
Full Story
Arbroath FC offering fans who pick up litter free tickets amid fears it is spilling into the North Sea  (November 9, 2019)
Inspiring
Big jump in Litter Hotline reports with new contact options in place  (November 9, 2019)
Good News
Beware! Littering at railway station to cost you dearly  (November 9, 2019)
Read More
Salem woman formally charged with aggravated battery to police officer  (November 9, 2019)
Crime News
Time to get tough on litterbugs  (November 9, 2019)
Editorial
Tipperary community activist Frank O'Donoghue's practical patriotism truly made a difference  (November 8, 2019)
Profile
Litterbugs, bad drivers top list of lawbreakers vexing Metro Vancouverites  (November 8, 2019)
Full Story
Three men hit with fines for dog fouling and littering  (November 8, 2019)
Gotcha!
Study: 'eco-littering' could blight the UK due to confusion  (November 8, 2019)
Read More
Brigantine to crackdown on parties, crowds at the Cove  (November 8, 2019)
Story Here
Oceans are filled up with abandoned fishing gear, report warns  (November 7, 2019)
Disturbing
Nearly 1,500 fines handed out by litter wardens in first year on the streets of North East Lincolnshire  (November 7, 2019)
Full Story
Dumping garbage in open space? NMC watching you….  (November 7, 2019)
Eyes On
Student art a reminder to keep waterways healthy  (November 7, 2019)
Read More
Why the Plastic Crisis Matters  (November 7, 2019)
Article
New Cassel man sprayed cop car with liquid from Coca-Cola bottle, police say  (November 7, 2019)
Crime News
Pledge for tougher action on dog owners who 'disrespect' Hartlepool  (November 6, 2019)
Full Story
Mascot makes moves to unite litter heroes  (November 6, 2019)
See This
“Drink Philly Tap” calls on Philadelphians to drink more tap, less bottled water  (November 6, 2019)
Campaign
We hear rats in the street... south Belfast residents say their area is swamped with rubbish  (November 6, 2019)
Get The Facts
Kozhikode civic body will issue license to 136 street vendors  (November 5, 2019)
Details Here
Review to beef up council power on dumped trolleys  (November 6, 2019)
A Problem
Greenville will use cameras to catch litterers  (November 5, 2019)
Read More
Allerdale fines woman £150 for littering with McDonald's cup in Workington  (November 5, 2019)
Busted!
One stop shop app aims to reduce rubbish dumping  (November 5, 2019)
Videos
Keep Britain Tidy issues manifesto for a cleaner and greener country  (November 4, 2019)
Great Idea
EcoWaste Coalition cites lesser amount of garbage left at cemeteries on All Saints’ Day  (November 3, 2019)
Full Report
4 tons of garbage collected in Carreta, Calamba cemeteries  (November 3, 2019)
Story Here
Man picks up trash littering at Lehigh Acres bus stop  (November 3, 2019)
Role Model
Drones for waste management  (November 3, 2019)
Tech Story
Seaweed pods, anyone? Marathons get creative to stop littering the streets  (November 3, 2019)
Read More
Think vegware will solve our plastic crisis? Think again.  (November 2, 2019)
Science
Council comes up with incredibly clever way to stop cigarette butts being dropped on ground  (November 2, 2019)
Innovative
Football club a victim of ‘heart-breaking’ vandalism and anti-social behaviour  (November 2, 2019)
See More
Student PSA on Littering  (November 2, 2019)
Watch
Situation at cemeteries generally peaceful: PNP  (November 2, 2019)
An Update
Cabantan Cemetery: 10 contrabands confiscated, 2 violators apprehended   (November 2, 2019)
Story Here
Salem Township cracks down on littering; gets conviction of rural Odin woman  (November 2, 2019)
Read More
‘Lack of enforcement leading to more littering’  (November 2, 2019)
Opinion
Kenilworth Avenue superhero “Mr. Day” is on patrol  (November 1, 2019)
Role Model
'It's a dirty, filthy habit,' councillor's anger over littering on the River Barrow in Carlow  (November 1, 2019)
Full Story
Schools adopt anti-litter program  (November 1, 2019)
Read More
Litter monster loose in Bisley this Halloween  (November 1, 2019)
See this
Five people from Hull and East Riding areas fined for fly-tipping or litter offences  (November 1, 2019)
Crime News
Council’s 'obscene' £4m spend on street cleansing and litter picking  (November 1, 2019)
Full Story
​Bridlington man fined for throwing litter from his car on Hilderthorpe Road  (November 1, 2019)
News Brief
Being mindful of  'discards'  (November 1, 2019)
Good Advice
Police say York takeaway ‘highly likely to support criminality’  (November 1, 2019)
Controversy