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Opportunity knocks – a proven plan to reduce bottle, can and drink box litter: Making it happen in Ontario
Waste Diversion Ontario issued its call for public comments on a proposal from Canada’s beverage industry to provide away-from-home recycling across Ontario to vastly reduce beverage container litter as is being done successfully next door in Manitoba.   We urge our readers to tell WDO they like this idea before comments close in December by emailing wdostakeholdercommunications@wdo.ca
2013
Pick up litter for your dole is Britain’s  new ‘work for benefits’ plan  (September 30, 2013)
The Conservative ‘Help to Work’ scheme – quickly dubbed ‘Made to Work’ – is likely to face furious opposition from left-wing activists and charities. 
Name and shame litter louts in Worcester  (September 30, 2013) 
Indonesia: Sanctions against littering 
in Kebagusan  (September 30, 2013)
10,000 volunteers to descend on Texas shoreline for Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup  (September 29, 2013)
Green Bay Cigarette Litter Prevention Program sees success  (September 29, 2013)
Butt litter decreased by 17 per cent in the summer of ‘13 
Litter pickers have huge haul after beach survey  (September 29, 2013) 
Fined £160 for spitting in the street: First ever prosecutions under council's tough littering laws  (September 28, 2013) 
Vandals facing litter-picking payback over fencing damage  (September 28, 2013)
The culprits who were identified by Police on CCTV cameras will be made to wear hi-viz vests stating why they are there. 
Litter-picking experience for Colchester's long-term unemployed  (September 28, 2013) 
Subang Jaya to issue  compounds for littering  (September 27, 2013)
Anti-Littering Campaign arrives in neighbourhoods starting next Tuesday 
European Union consults on setting firm reduction target for marine litter  (September 27, 2013)
Comment period closes December 18 
Green group in Australia under fire over Coke funding links  (September 27, 2013)
Litter complaints in WV county marginally down  (September 27, 2013)
Aylesbury litter lout dumped household waste in countryside  (September 26, 2013)
Since April 2010, there has been an average of one conviction a week for fly-tipping offences in Buckinghamshire and the number of reported incidents has halved. 
Proposal to give managers of private buildings in Singapore power to enact by-laws  (September 26, 2013)
Victorian Litter Action Alliance - group's attack on litter an enviable model from Australia's cleanest state (September 26, 2013)
Also from Down Under: Bins come, bins go  (September 26, 2013) 
Council prosecute pair for spitting  (September 26, 2013)
Lawmakers and courts in sync over expanded litter law
Burlington, NH man who put cat food on officials' property pleads guilty  (September 25, 2013) 
LETTER: Mandatory deposit might deter coffee cup litter, Nova Scotian writes  (September 25, 2013) 
Hornsby trolleys littering landscape but mayor Steve Russell determined to find solution  (September 25, 2013)
Be one of the 1000 to make litter commitment  (September 25, 2013)
Five get fined for littering in streets  (September 25, 2013)
Cyclists are littering Millport  (September 25, 2013) 
Fenland Council’s Street Scene Team leading fight against littering and dog fouling  (September 24, 2013) 
Cape Verde Largo da Enacol remains strewn with litter more than 24 hours after island event  (September 24, 2013)
Vandals ruin car park near beauty spot  (September 24, 2013)
“I just cannot understand why the gate is not locked at night,” resident muses
Anger as China's parks left strewn with Mid-Autumn Festival litter  (September 24, 2013) 
 Holiday crowds slammed by social media users and residents as waste mars countryside beauty
KP to make littering cognisable offence  (September 24, 2013) 
Mayor warns shopkeepers at Market against littering  (September 24, 2013)
In Dayton, Ohio, the smoking isn’t so bad, it’s the littering  (September  24, 2013) 
Blankenberge, Belgium pilot project with gull-proof litterbags fails  (September 23, 2013)
Pesky garbage-raiding birds rip into tougher bag with ease, trial finds. 
Residents told to clean up their act in Havant Park  (September 23, 2013)
“No Ifs, Ands or Butts!” 
Near Atlantic City: Litter in the marshes / Frustrating, fixable  (September 23, 2013) 
Daily in Brighton organizes beach clean-up for litter campaign  (September 23, 2013)
The Argus newspaper’s campaign is “Take It Home”. 
City cites volunteers in anti-littering drive  (September 23, 2013) 
WHY would you do that?  (September 22, 2013)
“I want to be recycled” is Keep America Beautiful’s latest promotional push  (September 22, 2013)
Welsh primary pupils’ amazing litter pick!  (September 22, 2013)
South Africans join the world to clean beaches  (September 21, 2013) 
The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup helps water’s health: World Wildlife Federation  (September 21, 2013) 
Clean up the world 2013 Saturday  (September 21, 2013)
September/October exhibit: The Litter-Arti Project by Kitchener’s Artist in Residence, Susan Coolen  (September 20, 2013) 
Blocked Redditch roads, inconsiderate drivers and litter spark urgent call for action  (September 20, 2013) 
Hawkers causing littering problem  (September 20, 2013)
Clean-up Week is celebrated annually across South Africa from September 16 to 21. Recycling Day falls on September 20 and International Clean-up day on September 21. 
Gum Litter Task Force 2013 – Galway happenings  (September 20, 2013) 
Local cigarette litter prevention program receives national recognition  (September 20, 2013)  
Hot Springs wins first place.
Rio de Janeiro lays down the law on littering  (September 19, 2013)
Dropping waste on the sidewalk or street will cost the U.S. equivalent of between approximately $43 and $1,320. Those who are ticketed but fail to pay up will have it noted on their government-run identification documents, and that information will be a black mark that affects their eligibility for such things as loans and credit cards. One waste bin for every 200 residents not enough, critics say.
Cigarette thrown from car window in Worcester lands driver with fine   (September 19, 2013) 
Swansea's big litter crackdown  (September 19, 2013) 
Litterbugs beware: you're on camera  in Redland City, AU  (September 19, 2013)
Cameras mounted on the dashboards of council vehicles
Tackling the litterbugs: more needs to be done to stop visitors from dropping rubbish, says deputy mayor  (September 18, 2013) 
In India, Wilson College's anti littering campaign   (September 18, 2013)
Those who mess with Texas buy American  (September 18, 2013) 
Litter bugging me . . .  (September 18, 2013) 
National action day will target dog mess, fly tipping and litter in Stafford and Stone  (September 18, 2013) 
Delight as Louth wins four Tidy Towns gold medals  (September 18, 2013)
In Ireland they compete to be cleanest.   
West Australians the 'worst litterers' in nation  (September 17, 2013)
Today is Litter Clean-up and Enforcement Day in California (September 17, 2013) 
City cites volunteers in anti-littering drive  (September 17, 2013)
Photos: “Litter-Arti” TrashArt Show in Bermuda  (September 17, 2013) 
Campaign for less littering, more dustbins in Mumbai  (September 16, 2013)
The problem, according to the students, is not a complete lack of awareness, but the lax attitude of citizens. Badges, pledges, social media and one-on-one conversations figure prominently in their tactics.
 Two-thirds of Dublin city litter fines go unpaid  (September 16, 2013)
Councillor calls for litter louts to be named and shamed to address compliance.
Residents of Katwe, Uganda face six months in jail if caught littering  (September 16, 2013)
Thinking of messing with Texas? "Don't," cautions New York Times story about the state's iconic slogan
 Wardens to fight dog mess and litter in Swansea, Wales  (September 16, 2013)
Phuket Volunteers Aim to Spruce Up Sands and Dispose of Litter  (September 16, 2013)
Between September 20 and September 22, clean-up crusaders are hoping to transform the way the holiday island looks.
American website breaks down every state's litter laws
With an eye on tobacco litter, this site allows no excuse for improper disposal of used cigarette filters. 
5p carrier bag charge move for Scotland  (September 15, 2013)
New policy aims to drive down use and tackle Scotland's "culture of waste" with 750 million carriers used every year - the highest rate in the UK 
Keeping track of the council, so you don’t have to  (September 15, 2013)
California columnist Bob Dunning touches on new litter-related initiatives in the Davis Enterprise.
Kitchener’s artist-in-residence repurposes our refuse  (September 14, 2013)
Ontario artist Susan Coolen and her touring litter art exhibit grab the attention of Luisa D'Amato in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record. The City Hall Berlin ArtSpace show "Litter-arti" runs throughout September and October.
Where's the cleanest area in Nottingham, England? It's Forest Fields.  (September 14, 2013) 
Rubbish safety fears for council staff  (September 14, 2013) 
Drivers tossing litter from cars in Chicago to be fined or towed  (September 13, 2013)
New law approved yesterday set to take effect in about 30 days 
Citizens pitch for litter-free street  (September 13, 2013)
In India a play, conceived by a 13-member Kalakul repertoire, shows the spread of dengue and other diseases because of trashing, and urged the public to nip their littering habit in the bud.
Traffic stop for littering ends in firearm charge  (September 13, 2013)
Social housing residents put up with damp, litter and excrement in corridors, says Hornsey MP  (September 13, 2013) 
Chicago City Council approves watered-down, new anti-littering ordinance  (September 12, 2013)
$1,500 fine goes out the window but ‘permissive towing’ and fines of $50 to $150 await motorists caught littering.
Public urged not to burn wax, fly sky lanterns or litter during Hong Kong’s Mid-Autumn Festival  (September 12, 2013)
Coming up September 19 & 20
Swifts draw large crowds, concerns from neighbors  (September 12, 2013)
Birdwatchers in Portland poop on pristine scene 
Mum brands Pontnewydd litter park a 'disgrace'  (September 12, 2013) 
Black Sea: Stakeholders in Bulgaria are engaged in finding marine litter solutions and new opportunities  (September 12, 2013) 
Haringey Council removes multilingual anti-littering sign that omitted English  (September 11, 2013) 
Toll-free hotline empowers citizens to fight litter in their community  (September 11, 2013) 
Arkansans report littering 24-hours a day
Wolves star Scott Golbourne backs car park clean up scheme  (September 11, 2013)
What the litter-ati are wearing  (September 11, 2013)
Trash in fashion 
Bermuda movie screening focuses on the global trash problem
‘Trashed’ follows British actor Jeremy Irons as he travels across the globe to beautiful destinations that have been tainted by litter pollution.  “If you think waste is someone else’s problem, think again,” is film’s message. 
Shalimar, Kashmir full of trash, garbage and litter  (September 10, 2013)
“I visited the garden a month ago; there was a huge rush of tourists and locals. But today when I visited the garden, everything has been changed, everything has been defaced,” said Mohammad Annan, a college student. Shopkeepers complain they have witnessed 70 per cent decrease in their sales these days. 
Kick-off tomorrow, University of Mary Washington launches cigarette litter prevention campaign   (September 10, 2013)  
Should Bristol's taxpayers clean up after the drunks?  (September 10, 2013)
13,000 person-hours per year to clean up, council contemplates “late night levy” on bars and restaurants 
European Video Contest for youngsters: catch marine litter on video  (September 10, 2013)
Teams can submit their videos until February 14, 2014.  Find contest details here.
Trust's plea over littering at Devon coastal beauty spot  (September 10, 2013) 
Council hits back at criticism by MP over alcohol related littering in Fenland towns  (September 10, 2013)
Brisbane City Council shows off for Sustainable Cities judge  (September 9, 2013)
One of seven Australian cities vying for national title this year    
Mayor Boris Johnson calls on the support to clean up Croydon  (September 9, 2013)
Grants of up to £500 are being offered to Croydon community groups and local businesses that apply to organize an event. 
Calling for renewed crackdown on alcohol littering  (September 9, 2013)
Survey reveals a 10% rise in residents’ perceptions of antisocial behaviour. 
"It’s a war cry against litter" - Hindu Times  (September 8, 2013)
5800 penalised for littering on railway premises  (September 8, 2013) 
It's lack of enforcement, Minister, says Jamaica's daily newspaper  (September 8, 2013)
Football milestone will be commemorated after all - with a plaque on a bin  (September 8, 2013)
Local Arkansas cigarette litter prevention program receives national recognition  (September 7, 2013)
The volume of litter in Hot Springs Garland has diminished by one-third, helped by a 68 per cent reduction in cigarette litter at sites featuring public education, signage and ash receptacles compared with control sites without those components.
Haringey Council criticized for excluding English language on new anti-littering signs  (September 7, 2013)
Warns of £75 fines in Greek, Turkish and Slovenian - but not English 
MP calls for crackdown on alcohol littering  (September 7, 2013)
St. Charles Officials Told Little to Do About Newspaper Litter  (September 7, 2013)
First Amendment trumps residents complaints about unwanted newspapers delivered to their homes. 
£50 prize for cleaning up dog mess in Havering Council litter campaign  (September 7, 2013)
The Price of Fame? What About the Price of Litter in L.A.?  (September 6, 2013) 
Banjul City, Gambia envisages litter-free city with creation of special unit  (September 6, 2013)
Under new plan some offenders have been fined by a magistrate’s court set up at the July 22 Square.
Truckee Meadows, Nevada litter survey a mixed bag of good and not-so-good news  (September 6, 2013)
The biennial survey’s scoring ranges from 1, meaning “virtually no litter can be observed,” to 4, meaning “major litter present and illegal dumping sites present.” 
Swords shines in latest IBAL Anti-Litter League results  (September 6, 2013)
Haringey Council criticized for excluding English language on new anti-littering signs  (September 6, 2013)
Hardline, litter-intolerant town warns of £75 fines in Greek, Turkish and Slovenian - but not English 
MP calls for crackdown on alcohol littering  (September 6, 2013) 
St. Charles Officials Told Little to Do About Newspaper Litter  (September 6, 2013)
First Amendment trumps residents complaints about unwanted newspapers delivered to their homes. 
The Price of Fame? What About the Price of Litter in L.A.?  (September 6, 2013)
Millstreet is first in its category in tonight's Irish anti-litter awards  (September 5, 2013)
DJ in Zambia eats humble pie after litter joke  (September 5, 2013)
McDonald's isn't just making us fat  (September 5, 2013)
'Don't mess with Texas' credited for less litter  (September 5, 2013)
Columbus launches new anti-litter campaign September 7  (September 5, 2013)
Sherri Palmer, program manager for Keep Columbus Beautiful, said the effort is designed to get everyone involved, from school children to people in the business community."Litter is the first signal that a neighborhood may be declining, and that leads to crime," she said.
Litter and broken glass is dumped in Willenhall town centre  (September 5, 2013)
Fly-tippers have dumped litter and broken glass at the back of a parade of shops in Willenhall town centre which traders claim is plagued by anti-social behaviour.
Gum ban could be the answer to Scotland’s litter problems, says East Dunbartonshire  (September 4, 2013) 
Youngsters’ litter art  (September 4, 2013)
“In many cases the people who cause the most problems are adults.”  -- PC Dave Hughes
Stream of litter  (September 4, 2013)
Local Rotary group among those looking to help Waterford River and St. John’s Clean and Beautiful
We know you litter in Clinton County, so help with the cleanup  (September 4, 2013)
B96 Cares! Please Pick Up Your Cigarette Litter!  (September 4, 2013)
 Great to see this type of public service message on radio station's website.
In China, PRCs eating and littering at Jurong East MRT platform  (September 4, 2013) 
Cavan back on top of Ireland's anti-litter league  (September 3, 2013)
Since 2002, was first twice, second four times and never out of the top ten!
“This year we have had numerous e-mails and tweets in regard to the cleanliness of the town and how well it is looking.” – Town Council Member
“We know that and one of our main aims every year is to ensure we are litter free and we have been successful in doing that.” – Town Clerk 
Litter a concern for lifeguards after Labor Day weekend  (September 3, 2013) 
Hazardous roadside littering on the rise, New Zealand reports  (September 3, 2013) 
Galway plunges down the rankings in Irish litter league  (September 3, 2013)
Galway has slipped from being ranked the least littered city to the most littered this year in Irish Businesses Against Litter (IBAL) annual ratings.
“The city’s litter management is in denial, and must face the reality in relation to litter, and accept there is a problem before it can be resolved,” said the mayor.
Dirty Dublin no more, as capital declared clean  (September 3, 2013) 
Crackdown on litter problem in Sheffield  (September 3, 2013)
Braintree district: Council relaunches controversial tosser campaign  (September 3, 2013)
Report the 'tosser' is the latest message in Braintree Council’s continued campaign against litterbugs.
Wombles poised for return to TV  (September 3, 2013)
Kitchener, Ontario opens two-month Litter-Arti Project art exhibit by city's artist in residence, Susan Coolen  (September 2, 2013)
As featured in This Week In Litterland, Issue 14, if you are in the area drop by Berlin Tower ARTSPACE and view this marvelous display.
“Stop littering on our highways,” says New Zealand Transport Agency  (September 2, 2013) 
Warrington Borough Council launches anti-litter campaign  (September 2, 2013) 
Father in UK publishes childrens' books to highlight litter problems  (September 2, 2013)
Locals in Mumbai wage war against litter, Zero Garbage Week from Sept 6  (September 2, 2013)
Fifty-four schools involved this time
Kilkenny drops off top spot in litter league  (September 2, 2013)
Prize-winning clean city falls to second place in Irish Businesses Against Litter’s annual challenge. And the winner is . . .
Include litter in Ontario’s new Waste Reduction Act, advocate says  (September 1, 2013) 
Wednesday, September 4 is the final day for the public to comment on the Province of Ontario's flawed Bill 91. 
WHIM presents first design of a floating villa made of plastic marine litter  (September 1, 2013)
See who received EPA Awards in Ohio in 2013 – more than $527,000 granted for litter cleanups  (September 1, 2013)