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Salem, Beverly

New ways for smokers to dispose of butts

September 19, 2010

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Smokers have a convenient new way to dispose of their cigarette butts at public events in Salem and Beverly. A committee of officials and environmental advocates from the two cities recently acquired 20 cigarette butt receptacles for public events. Committee members note that cigarette butts are made of cellulose acetate that is nonbiodegradable, and are the most littered item in ... (Full article: 100 words)

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