A new campaign is being rolled out.
Efforts to combat chewing gum littering are being accelerated in Offaly.
Tullamore has launched a new campaign in line with the national 'Bin Your Gum' initiative encouraging people to dispose of gum waste correctly.
It's been launched by the chair of the local Tidy Towns Committee, Shane Murray, and Councillor Tony McCormack.
Councillor McCormack says you can pick up free gum disposal packets in local businesses:
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