Recycling cigarette boxes helps reduce environmental pollution, conserve natural resources, and benefit the economy
claims that the nicotine level makes their hearts beat faster and increases their blood pressure
EcoTech Displays is developing a recycling process to turn butts into insulation, clothing, and even jewelry
According to Matthew Smith, Manager, Food for Good at PepsiCo, CitySquares Food on the Move program has proven to be a national best practice for delivering meals to previously un-reached childrenThe result has been a critical balance of addressing immediate nutritional needs while equipping the children to lead healthy lives
But Heather Youmans, senior government relations director with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, said the measure entirely misses the mark on protecting Georgians from tobaccos deadly toll while continuing to line the pockets of Big Tobacco at the expense of our youth. By failing to comprehensively address tobacco use in our state by significantly increasing the tax on all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, the legislature missed the opportunity to reduce tobacco use and generate revenue needed to support Georgia families at a time they need it most, Youmans said Friday.
