Case study of
#00088 Multi-component cigarette-litter prevention programs
United States
#00099
SuccessNational
Implementer
Keep America Beautiful
Location
United States39.8283, -98.5795
Description
Keep America Beautiful's Cigarette Litter Prevention Program combines placement of ash receptacles at transition points, distribution of pocket and portable ashtrays, public awareness messaging, and community enforcement. It is delivered through a national affiliate network, enabling replication across many local communities.
Metrics
1Cigarette butt litter reduction (local measurements)~-50%
Lessons learned
- A national affiliate network provides the local delivery capacity to replicate the program across many communities without rebuilding infrastructure from scratch.
Documented Jun 26, 2026