Public petition n°4051

Petitioner: Baptiste Aviron-Violet

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It is 2026, and we continue to see cigarette ends and other litter on the ground every day. Despite the 2012 law, which was tightened in 2022, some people continue to throw their cigarette ends on the ground without facing any consequences. This pollution, which is entirely preventable, should no longer be happening in 2026. (It is hard to understand how some people can still do this in full knowledge of the law...) Solutions must be found urgently to enforce the law. Without fines, attitudes will not change, despite the various awareness campaigns. Proof in action: Speed cameras help to reduce speeding. Breathalyser checks help to reduce alcohol abuse. Etc. We must therefore introduce police checks and issue fines to those who continue to throw away their cigarette ends or other litter. As a reminder, Singapore sets an example for us all. Throwing away a cigarette end is punishable by a fine of EUR12,400 and several hours of community service. Conclusion: no cigarette ends or chewing gum on the ground.

1. Reduce cigarette butts and litter on the ground. 2. Make the work of city staff easier (less litter to collect = more time for other tasks). 3. Improve the quality of our green spaces, with less visual pollution and less chemical pollution. 4. Reduce the mortality of birds and other animals in our towns and cities. 5. Limit the proliferation of pests (caused by food waste). 6. Fund localised clean-up initiatives (rivers, forests, etc.) using the fines collected.