April
30

339,716 Cigarette Butts

339,716. That’s how many cigarette butts were collected in the Great Lakes Basin (including our very own Lake Erie) in volunteer cleanups in  2019. Add 44,822 cigar tips plus 1,868 … Continued
November
19

Honoring Public Health Hero, Phil Haberstro

Today, with immeasurable sadness, we mourn the loss of a true trailblazer and pioneer of tobacco control and healthier living, Phil Haberstro. Team members past and present gathered virtually to … Continued
December
18

Cigarette Santa: A Look Back

With Christmas exactly one week away, we take you back to a time when Santa was a pitch man for Big Tobacco. Once upon a time, cigarettes were a Christmas … Continued
September
24

Putting Vaping In Perspective

It’s been one month and one day since Illinois reported the first death from vaping in the U.S.  on August 23, 2019. The CDC and FDA have been working tirelessly … Continued
August
1

The Butts Stop Here!

To gear up for our booth/table at the earth-friendly Flutterby Festival on August 10th, we sent a team of volunteers to Elmwood Avenue recently to pick up those smelly, nasty … Continued