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Add Cigarette Butts to the Amazingly Long List of Items That Can Be Recycled

Shauna Wright — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:05:46 +0000

Discarded cigarette butts may seem disgusting, but they’re actually worth cash — they’re now being recycled into things like plastic pallets, guitar picks and even jewelry. Since the filters are made with a plastic that isn’t biodegradable, many cities have launched clean-up efforts to keep them off the streets. And in a win-win scenario, some [...]

CDC Unleashes Disturbing Anti-Smoking Ad Campaign – Is It Too Disturbing? [GRAPHIC PHOTOS]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:50:53 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has always been against smoking, often using ads and commercials to warn people about the dangers. However, some people think their latest anti-smoking ads may be going a bit too far.

The organization is rolling out a $54 million national media campaign in an effort to prompt smokers to quit and, what some are saying, scare people away from cigarettes.

The Great American "Smoke Out" Tomorrow

Stacy Lee — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:49:53 +0000

The American Cancer Society's "Smoke Out" is tomorrow. Cigarette smokers are urged to quit the habit for 1 day. The thought is that if you can quit for one day, you can quit for good.