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Littering cigarette butts is a nasty American habit And a nasty one here at home, too. Whether it is the sight of cigarette butts dumped from a car ashtray onto Columba's Public Square, in shopping center parking lots, or the sight of the vacant lot by City Hall being used as an cigarette butt receptacle (check it out and be surprised by who is doing it) or seeing a burning butt being cast from a passing car in the night, it is an infuriating bad habit to have to see. And more, this article says; the butts are causing health problems, too. -CM By Kelli Bonifer,Adair Co. Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Each year, it's estimated that more than four trillion cigarette butts are carelessly tossed onto roadways, sidewalks and beaches. They are the No. 1 littered item in the United States, surpassing beverage containers, food wrappers and plastic bags on the most-littered list. Unfortunately, many Americans do not believe cigarette butts are litter. This lack of awareness, combined with an increase in outdoor smoking and lack of proper receptacles, is causing problems for communities across the country. Here are some facts about cigarette butts:
Also consider organizing a community clean-up event targeted to cigarette butts. Although cigarette litter can be difficult to tackle, it is worth the effort. For more information, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service. Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin. This story was posted on 2008-07-01 09:41:50
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