New environmental legislation in Spain will require tobacco businesses to pay for cleaning up the millions of cigarette ends that consumers throw away each year, as reported by the Guardian.&nbsp;The decision, which takes effect this Friday, is one of a number of policies intended to lessen waste and boost recycling. It forbids the use of cotton buds, expanded polystyrene cups, plastic straws, single-use plastic cutlery, and plates, as well as restricts the use of plastic food packaging.

The rule complies with a European Union directive that restricts the use of single-use plastics and attempts to make polluters responsible for cleaning up the damage they cause.

The public will also be educated by cigarette producers to avoid leaving cigarette waste&nbsp;in the open, although it is still unknown how the clean-up will be carried out or how much it will cost. According to a Catalan study, the price ranged from €12 to €21 per resident each year, or up to €1 billion (£880 million).

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The Catalan government considered implementing a programme earlier this year whereby cigarettes could be redeemed for €0.20 each, adding €4 to the current average price of €5 for a pack of 20. The programme is not yet official.

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Cigarette ends are one of the most common types of litter and take around 10 years to degrade, spewing harmful chemicals like arsenic and lead in the process.

The non-profit organisation Ocean Conservancy claims that with an estimated 5 billion cigarettes being thrown into the ocean each year, cigarette butts are the most prevalent source of marine pollution.&nbsp;

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New environmental legislation in Spain will require tobacco businesses to pay for cleaning up the millions of cigarette ends that consumers throw away each year, as reported by the Guardian.

New environmental legislation in Spain will require tobacco businesses to pay for cleaning up the millions of cigarette ends that consumers throw away each year, as reported by the Guardian. The decision, which takes effect this Friday, is one of a number of policies intended to lessen waste and boost recycling. It forbids the use of cotton buds, expanded polystyrene cups, plastic straws, single-use plastic cutlery, and plates, as well as restricts the use of plastic food packaging. The rule complies with a European Union directive that restricts the use of single-use plastics and attempts to make polluters responsible for cleaning up the damage they cause. The public will also be educated by cigarette producers to avoid leaving cigarette waste in the open, although it is still unknown how the clean-up will be carried out or how much it will cost. According to a Catalan study, the price ranged from €12 to €21 per resident each year, or up to €1 billion (£880 million). Also read | Four-time champion Chris Froome set for Tour de France after team handed wildcard entry The Catalan government considered implementing a programme earlier this year whereby cigarettes could be redeemed for €0.20 each, adding €4 to the current average price of €5 for a pack of 20. The programme is not yet official. Also watch | WION Fineprint: French baguettes under threat as bakers face electricity price hikes Cigarette ends are one of the most common types of litter and take around 10 years to degrade, spewing harmful chemicals like arsenic and lead in the process. The non-profit organisation Ocean Conservancy claims that with an estimated 5 billion cigarettes being thrown into the ocean each year, cigarette butts are the most prevalent source of marine pollution. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Tobacco companies asked to foot the bill for cleaning up cigarette butts in Spain

Police in the US state of Florida recently arrested a man for murder 35 years after the crime was committed.&nbsp;

Interestingly, DNA evidence from a discarded cigarette solved the cold case, the BBC reported.

Earlier this week, 57-year-old Daniel Wells was arrested in Pensacola for murdering Tonya McKinley.

McKinley was sexually assaulted and strangled on New Year’s Day in 1985. She has a son. The case remained unsolved for over three decades. According to the local police, DNA from a database linked Wells to the murder.

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"I didn't really think this would happen in my lifetime, not after 35 years." the victim’s sister, Renee, told NBC News.&nbsp;

The statement released by Pensacola police clearly states that they had interrogated her friends and family, while also talking to people at the local restaurant where the 23-year-old was seen.

The police were able to trace Wells by using open-source genealogy databases and combining them with DNA evidence which was found near the victim’s body 35 years ago.

"Despite having a good bit of physical evidence and dozens of interviews, over time, the trail went cold," police said. "In the meantime, a baby boy grew up without a mother, parents buried their daughter without knowing justice, and a killer was walking around free", the police statement added.

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Daniel Wells | Source: CTV news 
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Based on the information derived from this process, the police reached the relatives and cousins of Wells. After a link was established, the police charted out a family tree and finally zeroed in on Wells.

Media reports suggest that the police tracked him for a long time, and collected DNA evidence from a cigarette butt that he had thrown out of the car.

After the link was established and verified by the police, Wells was charged for committing first-degree murder and first-degree sexual battery. He is currently being held at Escambia Country Jail.

McKinley’s 35-year-old son, Timothy Davidson expressed happiness at the discovery.

“It’s still kind of unbelievable, like I’m dreaming,” he told The Daily Beast.

Police in the US state of Florida recently arrested a man for murder 35 years after the crime was committed. Interestingly, DNA evidence from a discarded cigarette solved the cold case, the BBC reported.

Police in the US state of Florida recently arrested a man for murder 35 years after the crime was committed. Interestingly, DNA evidence from a discarded cigarette solved the cold case, the BBC reported. Earlier this week, 57-year-old Daniel Wells was arrested in Pensacola for murdering Tonya McKinley. McKinley was sexually assaulted and strangled on New Year’s Day in 1985. She has a son. The case remained unsolved for over three decades. According to the local police, DNA from a database linked Wells to the murder. Also read: Man sentenced to death for murder of 19 people at a caring home for disabled "I didn't really think this would happen in my lifetime, not after 35 years." the victim’s sister, Renee, told NBC News. The statement released by Pensacola police clearly states that they had interrogated her friends and family, while also talking to people at the local restaurant where the 23-year-old was seen. The police were able to trace Wells by using open-source genealogy databases and combining them with DNA evidence which was found near the victim’s body 35 years ago. "Despite having a good bit of physical evidence and dozens of interviews, over time, the trail went cold," police said. "In the meantime, a baby boy grew up without a mother, parents buried their daughter without knowing justice, and a killer was walking around free", the police statement added. Daniel Wells | Source: CTV news Based on the information derived from this process, the police reached the relatives and cousins of Wells. After a link was established, the police charted out a family tree and finally zeroed in on Wells. Media reports suggest that the police tracked him for a long time, and collected DNA evidence from a cigarette butt that he had thrown out of the car. After the link was established and verified by the police, Wells was charged for committing first-degree murder and first-degree sexual battery. He is currently being held at Escambia Country Jail. McKinley’s 35-year-old son, Timothy Davidson expressed happiness at the discovery. “It’s still kind of unbelievable, like I’m dreaming,” he told The Daily Beast.

Cold case of murder solved after 35 years using DNA evidence from a cigarette butt

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