Officials plan to take the promotional cigarette sculptures to a host of Hampton Roads locations. They are made out of PVC pipe and spray foam insulation and are up to 3 feet long.
Disposable face masks and other personal protective equipment are the newest finds among roadside litter. (WYDaily/Courtesy of MaxPixels)
YORK COUNTY It’s a common sight these days: a face mask left abandoned in the parking lot. Or maybe you’ve seen a random latex glove that someone left behind on a park bench.
Does it seem like you’ve been taking out the trash more than you should?
That’s because litter and trash production has increased since the start of the pandemic, and there are a few reasons why this is happening.
The first reason is pretty obvious.