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Manly Beaches & Parks Full of Butts

5/3/2012

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While the areas around Manly are generally clean, cigarette butts continue to be a major problem as they have to be picked-up  by hand during clean-up.

Sunday's annual Clean Up Australia Day highlighted what a problem butts have become with 183 butts collected around one seat alone in a non-smoking park!

Has anyone got a creative solution on how we can prevent cigarette butts littering our beaches & parks?

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Cellene Hoogenkamp
7/3/2012 04:13:05 pm

Even though the rate of smoking has declined rapidly since the 1950's I don't think it will ever be eradicated ( at least in our lifetime) - hence the cigarette manufacturers won't be going out of business anytime soon.

So, what about asking them to invest in developing a " vacuum cleaner" to clear up after their clients have polluted the beaches, parks, streets etc.?

This should only be a small investment for a very large benefit to them. Who knows, this "vacuum cleaner" could even mulch the butts!

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Michelle
27/3/2012 07:15:44 am

How about banning smoking in public areas within Manly and even banning the sale of cigarettes within the area? Too radical a move? I dare say it wont be in the not too distance future. A change of this kind serves to benefit all (except the cigarette manufacturers) It will take time for a change like this to take effect but it is a valid solution and clearly promotes health and wellbeing. Lead the revolution I say :) First step is to put time into considering it as an option.

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Cellene
1/4/2012 06:42:37 pm

As a non smoker myself I agree whole heartedly. To be honest, I think it will also wipe out 50% of visitors to Manly, and tourism. Perhaps not a bad idea? :). In the long long term, I would say go for the Ideal! , in the short term, we still need to find a solution.

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martine grant
16/3/2014 10:33:49 am

How about enforcing some fines!!!
Employ some "butts" officers, they will be paid in no time and the rest can go to some worthy community causes

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