Cambridge Eyesores: It's Litter, No Ifs, Ands, or ButtsA recent article by Cambridge Community Television discusses the problems with cigarette butt litter in Cambridge. Please see the full article here: http://www.cctvcambridge.org/node/25686 |
Union Tribune Recognizes CBAG Efforts
A recent article in the Union Tribune highlights the efforts of the CBAG. Please see the full article here:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/nov/09/scientists-take-aim-at-cigarettes/ New Findings Show Filters are Toxic Hazardous Waste TriggerResearch for New Ways to Reduce and Eliminate Cigarette Butts
PHILADELPHIA
– (November 9, 2009) – There is new scientific evidence that cigarette
butts are toxic hazardous waste, according to research from San Diego
State University (SDSU), the University of California, San Francisco
(UCSF), and consulting groups Oxford Outcomes and the Varda Group. The research will be presented at the 137th annual meeting for the American Public Health Association (APHA) in Philadelphia on Monday, Nov. 9. The research will be presented Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 during the APHA 137th annual meeting; panel session 3191.0, 12:30-2pm, Philadelphia Marriott, Grand Ballroom, Salon B. Immediately following, the research team will hold a press conference from 2:30-3:30pm in the Pennsylvania Convention Center Room 301. California Oceans Protection Council calls for Cigarette Litter Fee
The California Oceans Protection Council has admirably called for a
litter fee on cigarettes as they are the number one item found on beach
cleanups throughout California. However, CBAG wishes to point out that
the statement, "A ban on these filters would be inappropriate since they perform an important function"
under Priority #3 in this report is inaccurate. We respectfully point
out that the ONLY purpose of filters on cigarettes is to sell
cigarettes; they are a marketing tool and NOT a health device.
For more information: http://www.opc.ca.gov/ New on Butts from Italy: Japan Tobacco is Blaming the Victim There Too!From: Giacomo Mangiaracina Faculty of Medicine, University of Rome "Sapienza" Dept. of Public Health Sciences Editor "Tabaccologia" scientific review Italian Cancer League, Tobacco Unit, Scientific Director Websites: www.lilt.it, www.mangiaracina.org The United Nation Environment Programme reported last June that Mediterranean sea is suffocated by cigarette butts. They calculated that they are 37% of total ground litter and up to 40% including packaging of tobacco products. Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is working hard promoting and funding initiatives of sensitization about "correct smoking behaviour" with several environment associations, such as the Italian organization, "MareVivo," and it is seeking the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Environment. A great brand promotion indeed! JTI lauched similar campaigns in Italy in the last years. See the images (and read the text) of this hand-held ashtray strategy. Is it advertising or not? Any similar activities in other nations? |
