“You can’t legally smoke cigarettes or pipes on several Florida Keys beaches and parks anymore. A new law passed by Monroe County Commissioners passed in August — unanimously and without discussion — bans smoking any lighted tobacco product at county-owned beaches and parks. Cigarette filters, made of microplastics, are the most littered item worldwide and the No. 1 type of plastic litter on beaches.” ——— Monroe County passed a #NoButtsOnTheBeach ordinance this past month, with the Village of Islamorada half way to passing their own as well! The final reading for Islamorada is in October. Link in bio for the @miamiherald full article celebrating this campaign success! #ButtsOffOurBeaches #marinedebris