For a few weeks now I have been noticing a lot of discarded AAA batteries

[Bretrick]

For several weeks now I have been noticing what I thought were small AAA batteries.
On closer inspection I see they are discarded cigarette butts were health warnings.
New strategy to discourage people smoking.
Health warning on the fag ends.

 

[LadyEmeraude]

Well this is new to me…

I don’t smoke but still its
an interesting strategy..

 

[Aunt Bea]

That’s interesting but I think it’s more impressive to the nonsmokers and reformed smokers than it is to the smokers.

All of the smokers that I know are well aware of the health implications and don’t really need any in your face reminders.

 

[IrishEyes]

That's coffee steam in my Halloween icon not smoke
This thread just made me look at that twice myself.

 

[MrPants]

Canada was actually the first country in the world to enact legislation to have bits of anti-smoking copy on the paper wrapped around cigarette filters. Retailers had to begin the roll out early 2024. It will have no immediate effect, just as putting horrible pictures of smokers with illnesses on the packaging but overall, this stuff is seen & sits there in the smoker's subconscious so maybe that helps some?

 

[MACKTEXAS]

And how much additional risk may come from the ink in the mesage . . .

 

[hollydolly]

For several weeks now I have been noticing what I thought were small AAA batteries.
On closer inspection I see they are discarded cigarette butts were health warnings.
New strategy to discourage people smoking.
Health warning on the fag ends.
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I actualy can't remember the last time I saw a discarded cigarette butt.... however I do live semi rurally... and it would probably be very different if I went into the city...

 

[Lewkat]

I am still surprised at the number of people who still smoke. After decades of smoking, I find I cannot even stand the smell of smoke.

 

[gruntlabor]

Paid for by the taxpayer? Busy busy do-gooders won't leave us in peace for a minute, will they?