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During the Ocean Conservancy's 2006 Annual International Coastal Cleanup, U.S. communities reported that cigarette butts were the most littered item on roadways, beaches, and sidewalks-representing 35% of items collected.
As of 2007, 22 states and the District of Columbia had passed, or voters had approved, indoor smoking bans.
A 2006 New South Wales Australia litter survey of over 100 sites found that cigarette butts and related items comprised 59.5% of all litter items-up from 55.4% in 2004.
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It seems like every… merchant is more aware that there are cigarette butts out there, and it seems like everyone is making more of an effort to keep the area and the whole downtown in the Commons clean. |
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Phil White, |
Park rangers and other uniformed staff at state parks in Arkansas and Florida are providing pocket ashtrays to visitors—and helping to get approval for new ash receptacles.