The Catalan government has launched a clever plan to rid their streets and beaches of cigarette butts. As an added plus, the plan has provided a small source of income for the homeless. According to the environmental organization Ocean Conservancy, cigarette butts are the most … [Read more...] about This recycling program in Catalonia aims to rid streets and beaches of cigarette butts
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UK lockdown-sparked litter-picking movement is still going strong
Every cloud has a silver lining if we are willing to see them. One silver lining that brightens the dark cloud of Covid-19 lockdowns is a surge in litter pickers, especially in the UK. For instance, Keep Britain Tidy’s #LitterHeroes Facebook group doubled in size over the … [Read more...] about UK lockdown-sparked litter-picking movement is still going strong