Leader Devon Watson says a 'culture change' is needed around disposing cigarettes
Douglas Council is partnering with the UK charity Keep Britain Tidy in an effort to reduce the amount of cigarette litter across the city.
Leader Devon Watson says the project is part of a 'broader agenda' of cleaning up the capital which a lot of people are 'demanding' be sorted.
As part of the scheme, the local authority will be handing out 'butt boxes' for free and has installed posters, banners and floor paint across the city as well as advertising on big screens during the Manx Grand Prix.
Councillor Watson says there needs to be a 'culture change' around the disposal of cigarettes.
Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him:
The charity claims that one butt can contaminate up to 1,000 litres of water and poses a 'serious threat' to wildlife.
It adds that they are made from plastic and do not biodegrade.
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