Smoking on Scheveninger Strand: New rules for thousands of visitors!
Smoking on Scheveninger Strand: New rules for thousands of visitors!
Scheveningen, Den Haag, Niederlande - The municipality of the Haag has decided to expand the ban on smoking on the beach of Scheveningen as far as thousands of visitors are concerned. In order to protect the environment and other beach visitors from the harmful consequences of cigarette smoking, four smoke -free zones were set up. This includes the existing section and three new areas on the pier (pier), on the NOorder beach and on the Zuiderstrand. The city thus combines consistent environmental protection measures with the aim of reducing the pollution from cigarette remains. According to RuHR24 should lead to the new prohibition so that less of the Tigarette residues to lie on the beach. A test run in 2023 and 2024 showed that the number of cigarette button in a smoke -free section on the sports beach fell considerably.
The tobacco cans represent a significant danger to the environment. They contain up to 4,000 harmful substances and can contaminate up to 40 to 60 liters of clean groundwater. Therefore, the new smoke -free zones should not only serve the cleanliness of the beach, but also protect the health of the coastal region, which is part of the “Aanvalsplan Afval” project (action plan against garbage) and the “ActiePlan Kust” (Coast Action Plan). Every smoke -free beach section is a work of art of the "Trashshure Hunt" initiative, which consists of collected garbage, especially cigarette filters. This artistic performance should draw the public aware of the problem of pollution.
global developments in the fight against smoking
The measures in Scheveningen are not isolated; The smoking bans are also tightened in many other popular holiday countries. In Italy, for example, since January 1, 2025, an almost complete smoking ban has been banned from smoking in Milan, which says that smoking is only allowed to other people at a distance of ten meters. The fines can be up to 240 euros, although the ban only affects tobacco products, but electronic cigarettes are not affected. Numerous beaches in Italy, including Milan, Rimini and Bibione, are also smoke -free. In addition, there are strict regulations against taking sand in Sicily. The punishments here are correspondingly high.
Similar developments can be observed in Spain, where many beaches on the Costa Blanca, in Villajoyosa and Barcelona are smoke -free. The punishments vary from 30 euros to four -digit amounts, depending on the community. A new draft law even plans to ban smoking at other places such as bus stops and near restaurants. In Portugal, smoking on beaches is also prohibited, and the punishments range from 50 to 500 euros. In addition, vacationers in France have to expect a smoking ban on beaches and parks from July 1, 2025, which aim to protect children. The costs for violations can be up to 135 euros.The EU goals in tobacco consumption
In the European Union, an ambitious goal is pursued: by 2040, a tobacco -free generation is to be created in which less than five percent of the population smokes. Every year, around 700,000 people die in the EU due to tobacco consumption, with many also suffering from the consequences of passive smoking. There are significant differences in tobacco consumption within the EU; While Sweden almost reached the five percent goal, smoke in Bulgaria around a third of the population.
In view of these trends, the municipality is committed to the Haag for a clean and healthier environment with its ban on smoking on the beach of Scheveningen, which benefits both visitors and nature. This step follows the global trend towards stricter regulations against smoking and promotes awareness of environmental pollution from cigarettes.| Details | |
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| Ort | Scheveningen, Den Haag, Niederlande |
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