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ooffice managers / property managers, including information about theinstallation of permanent ashtrays at the entrance of office buildings.7.3 Ashtrays / InfrastructureA range of permanent and portable ashtrays are available for cigarette litter capture.The recommendations about ashtrays / infrastructure are:• ENCAMS existing list of ashtray suppliers could be further expanded and developedto include a description of the characteristics and price of ashtrays.• Best practice guidelines about the types of ashtrays available, their installation andmaintenance could be developed to accompany the information gathered byENCAMS. This could include guidance about the type of ashtrays that are suitable indifferent contexts.• A recognizable, repeatable, consistent disposal symbol for display on ashtrays thatrepresents positive disposal behaviour of cigarette butts could be developed andmade freely available.7.4 Enforcement of legislationEnforcement of littering legislation is low but is increasing. The recommendation in thisarea is:• Ways to increase enforcement levels could be investigated, such as further trainingprogrammes for enforcement officers and street wardens.7.5 CleaningCleaning up cigarette related litter is difficult due to its physical properties. Therecommendations about cleaning are:• Efficient, cost effective cleaning equipment that targets cigarette butts wouldcomplement preventative measures, especially at the start of an educationcampaign.• The fundamentals of streetscape design could be considered, especially in thoseareas where cigarette litter accumulates.Finally, the reduction in cigarette litter is likely to be more significant in England if theidentified solutions are implemented in a targeted, coordinated fashion, with strongpartnerships between government, industry and NGOs.Situation Report - Final 34
Situation Report - Final 35
Page 2 and 3: Table of Contents1 Foreward .......
Page 7 and 8: 3 IntroductionCigarette-related lit
Page 9 and 10: 4.1.3 CigarsA cigar is a roll of dr
Page 11 and 12: • Bars/clubs/restaurants - when d
Page 13 and 14: Finally, during the Marine Conserva
Page 15 and 16: 5.3.2 Smokers contextSome smokers,
Page 17 and 18: The negative impact of litter on an
Page 19 and 20: 5.4.3.2 Social disamenitySmokers ag
Page 21 and 22: 5.5.7 Comments about cigarette litt
Page 23 and 24: • Appeal to reason and considerat
Page 25 and 26: ButtsOut: ButtsOut are suppliers of
Page 27 and 28: uneven (eg cobbled) streets in Irel
Page 29 and 30: a. Design - including volume, allow
Page 31 and 32: 6.3 LegislationLegislation that inf
Page 33 and 34: 6.4 International Management Models
Page 35: 7 Conclusion and RecommendationsCig

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