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2014
LIVE WELL! Cigarette smoking detracts from city parks  (September 30, 2014)
Article
Littering adds up: Philadelphia collects some fines, but collections are still way below what's owed  (September 30, 2014)
Tracking
In surprise ‘sweep’, Ravi Shankar Prasad points out cobwebs, dirt  (September 30, 2014)
On The Case
Government increases Ipelegeng allowance  (September 30, 2014)
Story
Litter on streets driving shoppers away from Brigg, says trader  (September 29, 2014)
"The night-time economy in particular is a problem, and we need to urge pubs and clubs to remind their customers of their responsibilities."
Costly
Cheltenham High School students conduct sit-in  (September 29, 2014)
But can they eat outside without littering? 
Philly
Grave sweepers urged to prevent hill fires  (September 29, 2014) 
China
Midtown Park overrun with rats drawn by cabbies’ litter  (September 29, 2014) 
Un'fare'
Bring on the concerts, say east-end Hamilton residents  (September 29, 2014)
People were out having fun and for the most part, doing so without the littering, urination and loss of control that went down in history with the infamous Pink Floyd event in 1975. 
Read More
Marine Park raps beach users for littering MoBay coastline  (September 28, 2014)
Jamaica
Shore sweep battles lake litter for 26th year  (September 28, 2014) 
Long Haul
Lochhead: Scotland's carrier bag charge will cut litter and save money  (September 27, 2014)
Shoppers have just over three weeks before they will have to pay a mandatory charge for carrier bags in a move designed to tackle litter and reduce waste.
Full Story
Litter a major eyesore at stadium  (September 27, 2014)
South Africa
No one takes responsibility for paper litter  (September 27, 2014)
Paper littered all over the road in Cowles Street in Geduld irks residents as the shedding happens almost on a daily basis. 
Read More
Newspaper’s readers help to identify litter louts  (September 27, 2014)
Button Text
Indiscriminate littering reveals declining civic pride  (September 26, 2014)
Caribbean
Fighting chewing gum in the school yard  (September 26, 2014)
Swansea Council offering gum bins to schools 
Great
Follow the link for info on Gumdrop and Swansea Council’s campaign!  (September 26, 2014)
See It
$300 fine in Canberra for throwing a lit cigarette out the car window  (September 26, 2014)
Going Up
Show that you care for Pittsburgh: Stop littering  (September 26, 2014) 
Appeal
Littering climate marchers leave trail of rubbish through New York  (September 25, 2014)
Mindless
A successful litter clean-up in Farrarmere, South Africa   (September 25, 2014)
A whopping 40 bags of litter were collected on a clean-up day, held by the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa, last Friday.
Mindful
Council call for PCSOs to be given powers to issue littering fines  (September 25, 2014)
Full Story
Zilch UK has a better way  (September 25, 2014)
Discover
Climate change protestors called out for littering on Twitter  (September 24, 2014) 
See Why
Delhi to take strict action against littering from October 2  (September 24, 2014)
Big Push
Beachcombers feeling let down after Carcraft balloons are found littering Newquay beach  (September 24, 2014) 
Deflating
Of civic pride and litterbugs  (September 24, 2014) 
Editorial
People to people: Pak-US alumni discuss community service projects  (September 24, 2014)
The alumni have organized numerous community activities in Islamabad, including environmental conservation programs, leadership exercises, an anti-littering flash mob and the capital’s first music festival. 
Partners
Successful ‘Picktober’ back for a second year with Falkirk Council  (September 24, 2014) 
Picked Up
City of London clamps down on chewing gum litter   (September 24, 2014) 
How You Bin?
Husker Football balloon releases and Nebraska littering  (September 24, 2014) 
A No-no
Beaverton man arrested for offensive littering  (September 24, 2014)
Crime News
Dangerous sky lanterns must be banned in UK – here is the evidence  (September 23, 2014)
Petition
Keeping it clean  (September 23, 2014)
No Littering, a fledgling organization in Jamaica whose ultimate objective is to rid the country of widespread garbage. 
Right Idea
Big Interview: Meet the new mayor of Barton, determined to make Gloucester better  (September 23, 2014)
Profile
Award for cleanest metro, I wonder  (September 23, 2014) 
Letter
Pride in cleanliness sorely lacking  (September 23, 2014) 
Editorial
Pantry cars to have CCTVs, Ticket Checkers can now fine commuters 500 for littering  (September 23, 2014)
Onboard
UK Chewing Gum Action Group  (September 22, 2014)
Progress
London launches new campaign to reduce chewing gum litter  (September 22, 2014)
Joining the City of London in today's campaign are areas in England, Wales and Scotland, including for the first time a university campus in Coventry. CGAF is tasked with tackling gum litter in Britain, with funding coming from the chewing gum industry.  The campaign will see the chewing gum industry working with town and city councils to develop local initiatives to reduce chewing gum litter.
Good Move
Clean Up campaign: Environment boss calls for on-the-spot fines for litterbugs in United Arab Emirates  (September 22, 2014)
The UAE’s top environmentalist has called for wardens to be placed around the Emirates with the power to fine litterbugs on the spot. 
Top Down
Antigua to mount public awareness on keeping beaches clean  (September 22, 2014)
Continue
Plans to ban sky lanterns and balloon releases in Waveney to be discussed  (September 21, 2014)
Full Story
What’s trending: Keep Barbados Clean  (September 21, 2014) 
Read More
Stop eating noodles and don't litter: President Xi Jinping urges China's tourists abroad to clean up their act  (September 20, 2014)
Says on official trip to the Maldives that mainlanders should set good example abroad by not littering or damaging environment 
From The Top
Ticket checkers can now ticket for littering  (September 20, 2014) 
New Move
Follow Canadian waste tour of Netherlands on Twitter  (September 20, 2014) 
Details Here
Vandalism and litter causes concern for local politicians  (September 19, 2014) 
UK Story
Help clean up South Africa this September  (September 19, 2014) 
Appeal
Region 7 solid waste contractor pleads for stronger anti-littering measures  (September 19, 2014) 
Guyana
YUK: Smokers urged to keep litter off our streets  (September 18, 2014) 
2nd Year
Seat hogging, cursing and littering: Philly launches new passenger etiquette program  (September 18, 2014) 
High Gear
House house owners, outlets to face the music for littering  (September 18, 2014) 
India
Altona: Prankster makes anti-smoking family the butt of a bad joke  (September 17, 2014) 
No Joke
Edinburgh Zoo penguins forced to undergo surgery after ingesting visitor litter  (September 17, 2014) 
Disturbing
‘Litter warrior': Girl on bike delivers street justice and instant karma to people dropping rubbish  (September 17, 2014)
Viral Video
Pupil’s anti-litter message hits the streets  (September 16, 2014)
On Wheels
Prosecuted to the “litter” of the law  (September 16, 2014)
Read More
Anderson County taking steps to clean up State’s litter ranking  (September 16, 2014)    
Full Story
Govt to clamp down on phone cards, used cans littering  (September 16, 2014)
Harare wants to soon introduce an anti-littering statutory instrument targeted at mobile phone companies and manufacturers of beverage drinks.
New
Ardrossan pupils want a litter and dog fouling crackdown  (September 16, 2014)
UK Kids
Russian youth "eye for an eye" punishment for littering drivers  (September 16, 2014) 
Vigilante
Plastic pollution choking Australian waters: study  (September 15)
Three-quarters of the trash found off Australian beaches is plastic, a study released today said as it warned that the rubbish is entangling and being swallowed by wildlife.
Read This
Mayor bemoans dirty Bulawayo  (September 15) 
More Here
EDITORIAL: Environmental concerns must be taken seriously  (September 14, 2014)
Barbados
My view of the dharnas in Islamabad  (September 14, 2014)
Observer
Grime scene investigation marks launch of Community Champions in Milton Keynes  (September 13, 2014)
Interesting
Children endangered by falling objects in Winnipeg  (September 13, 2014)
Concrete block, beer cans rain down on daycare playground 
Scary
Littering on Dubai Creek will land you in a fine mess  (September 13, 2014)
Civic body plans to increase inspectors on duty and impose higher penalties 
Read More
Georgian government cracks down on littering  (September 13, 2014)
PM Orders
Great Yarmouth fly tippers named and shamed  (September 13, 2014) 
Different
Tourism dept to introduce toll-free number for beach garbage dumping complaints  (September 13, 2014) 
Button Text
Building super uses broom to attack man who dropped litter, police say  (September 12, 2014) 
Not The Way
Trash Off event educates youth on littering  (September 12, 2014) 
Right Way
Stop littering  (September 12, 2014) 
Editorial
£100 litter fine for Nottinghamshire shop  (September 12, 2014) 
Paid
Curaçao Clean Up 2014  (September 12, 2014) 
Brief
Maryland edges closer to Styrofoam-free  (September 11, 2014)
Montgomery County is considering banning polystyrene. A bill to do that was introduced Tuesday before the County Council. Lawson says foam makes up nearly 40 percent of the volume of trash that turns up in the Anacostia River. 
On Agenda
Litter pickers are banned by elf 'n' safety - because they had no litter-picking training!  (September 11, 2014) 
Volunteers cleaning the streets in Normanton, Derby, were ordered to stop. 
Button Text
City of Cape Town concerned about growing dumping sites  (September 11, 2014) 
Bad Habits
American State Litter Scorecard  (September 11, 2014) 
Evaluations
Elmhurst, NY litter problem worsens again  (September 11, 2014)
TV Story
Did he jump or fall? Why littering a river is bad karma  (September 11, 2014) 
Video
Mayor Stimpson moves Mobile forward on litter enforcement  (September 10, 2014)
Under the ordinance, the city’s fine for littering is $250. In addition, court costs and fees are $191. Every day a violation exists can result in a separate fine and court costs/fees.  Stimpson urged citizens to take note that beginning October 1, it will be expensive to litter in Mobile. 
Well Done!
Littering irks inn proprietor  (September 10, 2014)
Story Here
Editorial comment: Litter-free environment begins with you  (September 10, 2014) 
Zimbabwe
Littering at immersion points upsets health officials  (September 10, 2014) 
India
Litter epidemic  (September 10, 2014)
Letter
A truly strange way to litter  (September 10, 2014)
Bizarre
Keep Dubai Clean: 11 fines to be aware of  (September 9, 2014) 
See List
Sample Legislation: Handbills and Other Materials  (September 9, 2014)
Most municipalities have local legislation on littering, which often contains sections devoted to handbill distribution. However, many municipalities have taken it further, passing specific legislation geared at unwanted distribution of commercial and noncommercial handbills, advertising materials and newspapers on private and public property. 
How-To
Baghdad Municipality imposes fines on those who throw garbage on the streets  (September 8, 2014) 
Full Story
Fermanagh District Council and police network adopting a joint approach to littering  (September 9, 2014)
Teamed Up
Colva circuit tourism project goes ‘off track’ in Goa  (September 9, 2014) 
Read More
Cartoonist of iconic Nancy comic strip Guy Gilchrist to appear at Tennessee State Fair today  (September 8, 2014)
Litter edu-tainment is on the roster.
Good fun
93 litterbugs arrested in Zimbabwe  (September 8, 2014)
Hardline
You can’t spit on this rule!  Cough if you do  (September 8, 2014)
Read More
Georgia government takes hard line on littering, environment pollution  (September 7, 2014)
PM: The country has a major problem with waste removal and recycling and people should be punished for polluting the environment.

Story Here
Outdoors: Stupidity knows no limits in Ohio's great expanse  (September 7, 2014) 
Column
Home Office contacted over parking row  (September 7, 2014) 
Full Story
Presenter Kate Humble in Southport to promote nationwide initiative to keep UK beaches 'barefoot friendly'  (September 6, 2014)
Inspiring
Hong Kong public reminded not to burn wax, fly sky lanterns or litter  (September 6, 2014) 
Warning
Student behavior ripped at City Hall  (September 6, 2014)
Read More
Police launch cycling crackdown in Stevenage town centre  (September 6, 2014) 
Problems
Kentucky contest seeks student art for anti-littering calendar  (September 6, 2014)
Engaging
Anti-littering begins at home  (September 6, 2014)
Letter
DC littering enforcement is not really about cleaning up the city  (September 5, 2014)
Opinion
The Vancouver Aquarium dives in to help raise awareness of the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup  (September 5, 2014)
Promotion
Gigantic cigarette butts litter the streets Of London  (September 4, 2014)
Must See
SR300 fine likely for littering corniche  (September 4, 2014) 
Read More
Residents say litter is a growing problem in Sudbury  (September 4, 2014) 
Ontario
Vandalism and litter causes concern for local politicians  (September 4, 2014) 
Documented
In G’town, unwelcome ads will trigger litter fines  (September 4, 2014) 
Full Story
Littering upsets Albertans and British Columbians the most  (September 3, 2014) 
New Poll
Clydebank grandad receives litter fine after drying bench  (September 3, 2014) 
No Mercy
Plight of New ISBT Shimla – People literally defecate, pee, and litter in open  (September 3, 2014) 
Exposed
Government agencies point fingers over removal of election litter  (September 3, 2014)
Residents have persistently called in to a radio programme lamenting the need for the paraphernalia to be removed immediately.
Antigua
Littering a crime of inconvenience for Canadians (with video)  (September 3, 2014)
We produce more garbage per capita than any other country. 

It's True
The new look of smokers’ litter  (September 3, 2014)
Guess What
Radio presenter plea: stop littering Colchester estate  (September 2, 2014)
Thumbs Up!
Garbage dumping sites surrounding Bangkok to undergo major reorganization   (September 2, 2014)
More Here
Father of 2010 crackdown victim charged with littering  (September 2, 2014)
Political
Litter prevention officer dumping concern  (September 1, 2014) 
Squeezed
DC police step up anti-littering enforcement  (September 1, 2014) 
Beefed Up
Grand Canyon hits back at overcrowding and littering with new permits  (September 1, 2014) 
Full Story
Tourists urged to stop littering on Mount Everest  (September 1, 2014) 
Problem
Classrooms become litter-free  (September 1, 2014)
"Wow" Factor