During an awareness campaign focused on cigarette butts, the Municipality of Meerhout informed residents about the impact of litter. A total of 55 pocket ashtrays were distributed through the municipal hall's reception and by Community Guards.
The distribution occurred both to interested residents at the reception and during on-site awareness actions. On October 8, during the Thursday market, Community Guards actively approached smokers, offering them a pocket ashtray when they were smoking or wanted to discard their butt.
The campaign was further supported by posters in public spaces at various locations, 'did-you-know' facts in the municipal magazine about the impact of cigarette butts, and stickers at waste points with the message ‘Throw your butt in here’.
Through these actions, the municipality aims to continue raising awareness among residents and working together towards a cleaner and more pleasant living environment.
