clean up
Posted by: lordofthekitchen
8th Sep 2023 07:56pm
We manage to get dog owners to clean up after their animals, why can't we do the same for smokers, they are far worse that animals, at least the rain will wash away their mess, smokers mess last for hundreds of years.
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Comments 2
kidwithsmurf
It's easier to encourage people to clean up after their pets because they've been accustomed to carrying disposable bags for this purpose. Moreover, in various areas around town, volunteers and councils have provided dog cleanup bag dispensers, making it even more convenient for pet owners to clean up after their animals.
However, the same does not apply to smokers. Smoking hasn't come with the same ingrained habit of carrying something to safely dispose of used cigarettes. Additionally, there are fewer designated smoking areas than in the past, even though the number of smokers remains constant. Furthermore, there's a shortage of public bins in cities and towns, making it difficult for smokers to dispose of their cigarette butts or other trash properly, even if they want to do so.
As a result, if disposing of cigarette butts were made easier and actively promoted, similar to the campaign for cleaning up after pets, I believe more smokers would be inclined to do the right thing. However, this responsibility falls on councils to provide more bins and establish more smoking areas. But it presents a dilemma, as the government is simultaneously discouraging smoking by reducing smoking areas. This, in my opinion, is counterproductive, as it could lead to more discarded cigarettes littering our waterways and drains.
jtmorri
I see this as unacceptable from smokers as well. They are probably individuals who litter with other items other than cigarettes. If I see a smoker outside a building (as we know they all do it and are so desperate for their fix) I deliberately cough as I go past so they hear me. It is my way of letting them know they are polluting the air I have to breathe.