The new gum becomes non-adhesive when dry and decomposes to dust within six weeks, a spokesman for Mexico's Chicza Mayan Rainforest Chewing Gum told CNN.
The makers of Chicza say it is the first biodegradable chewing gum ever sold. Environmental and waste management groups told CNN that they, too, believe it is a first.
The makers of Chicza say it is the first biodegradable chewing gum ever sold. Environmental and waste management groups told CNN that they, too, believe it is a first.
and why is this important? read on...
A spokesman for campaign group Keep Britain Tidy told CNN they welcome any product that can help eradicate the staining on pavements caused by dropped chewing gum.
Removing chewing gum litter costs local authorities $222 million a year, a spokesman for the Local Government Association told CNN.
"It's an incredibly expensive and time-consuming task, so anything that could reduce the problem is very welcome indeed." he said. I use acid to clean my sidewalks.
British parliamentarians have called on the government to introduce a tax on chewing gum, with the money raised going toward the cost of gum removal.
In Britain, offenders can be fined up to $119 for discarding used chewing gum on a street.
A spokesman for campaign group Keep Britain Tidy told CNN they welcome any product that can help eradicate the staining on pavements caused by dropped chewing gum.
Removing chewing gum litter costs local authorities $222 million a year, a spokesman for the Local Government Association told CNN.
"It's an incredibly expensive and time-consuming task, so anything that could reduce the problem is very welcome indeed." he said. I use acid to clean my sidewalks.
British parliamentarians have called on the government to introduce a tax on chewing gum, with the money raised going toward the cost of gum removal.
In Britain, offenders can be fined up to $119 for discarding used chewing gum on a street.
yikes! Hope Obama doesn't spit out his Nicoret...
1 comment:
Never thought about all the gum
that people spit out. Suppose it
is a rather costly clean up
project. Don't think Obama has
been chewing any lately. He
probably sneaks around and takes
a drag every now and then. Hee
See that GC is running two hours
late tomorrow a.m. The poor guy
that was cleaning his teeth with
a nail scissors will probably not
use those again. It is a wonder
he got along as good as he did.
I had seen the naked guy, that
was a good one too. Will try to
remember to put a snap shot on
tomorrow a.m.
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