December 31, 2004
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| Less butts in the ocean thanks to Steve. |
A while back I drove by a local tavern near my home and saw the owner hosing the patrons' cigarette butts from the parking lot into the gutter (storm drain). I mailed him a letter mentioning the environmental consequences of doing this. He stopped for awhile and then resumed. I sent another letter with no subsequent action this time around. I then hid with my camera, took photos of him in the act, and went to City Hall. They contacted him personally and since then I can now drive by and see him sweeping up the lot every morning. He's not smiling.
- Steve Tyler
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