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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Woman fined twice after littering her own parking ticket

A woman in Falmouth received a £250 fine for littering after throwing her parking ticket on the floor, contributing to Cornwall's crackdown on littering offenses.
UK news
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Editorial | New York, Let's Clean Up New York' in the war on trash | amNewYork

Littering not only reflects a lack of pride but significantly contributes to health problems by enhancing rodent and bug infestations, a continual issue in New York City.
NYC politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Asking Eric: I was told I overreacted about this property damage

Your caregiver, who understands the challenges you face navigating a world that is often not accommodating, thinks that you don't have the right to be peeved about this?
Health
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Revealed: Lowest number of litter blackspots in five years - but some areas remain stubbornly dirty, new survey finds

50% reduction in plastic waste due to Deposit Return Scheme, but littering remains a concern, especially in north inner-city Dublin and Cork.
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fromBronx Times
2 months ago

New report finds the Bronx is home to the most chronic litterers - Bronx Times

The report revealed the Bronx had the city's highest percentage of chronic litterers at 18%, compared to 16% in Queens, 13% in Brooklyn and Staten Island, and 8% in Manhattan.
NYC politics
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Here are NYC's worst litterers - the generation, gender may not surprise you

Gen Z men in the Bronx and Queens are reported as major litterers despite claiming pride in their city.
Many New Yorkers perceive a trash problem, yet a significant portion admit to littering occasionally.
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fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Fly tippers fined 1.4m in just one year

Haringey Council is intensifying efforts against fly-tipping, issuing 2,554 fines and hiring more enforcement officers.
Food & drink
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Kirsty Blake Knox: Sunny weather always brings criticism of the way we socialise - isn't it time for real solutions rather than rage spiralling?

Outrage over drinking and littering during warmer months does not lead to effective solutions for community issues.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

The eight people prosecuted for littering in Bromley - with over 5,000 in fines

Mark Taggart and other offenders were fined under the Environmental Protection Act for littering incidents, totaling 5,427 in fines and costs.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I was always terrified of confrontation. Then I hit my 40s | Arwa Mahdawi

Urban sanitation issues reflect broader societal rule-breaking behaviors.
A personal preoccupation with littering and waste disposal reveals deeper community concerns.
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fromEarth911
4 months ago

How Many Butts? Estimating Your Cigarette Waste Cleanup Impact

Cigarette butts are the most littered item globally and their cleanup can be turned into an engaging challenge.
OMG science
fromIndependent
11 months ago

Liam Collins: Plastic bags of dog dirt swinging in the breeze say a lot about the bad manners of some suburban pet owners

Many dog owners disregard proper disposal of waste after picking it up, which can worsen cleanliness issues in public spaces.
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