As part of the University of Regina's efforts to ensure a clean and healthy environment a Smoke-Free Campus Policy was implemented last fall.

"The response has been overwhelmingly positive. People say they appreciate being able to breathe clean air," said Darren Cherwaty, Director, Health, Safety and Wellness at the U of R. "Unfortunately, an unintended (although not unanticipated) consequence of this policy is that cigarette butts and related litter are being discarded along walking paths and areas throughout the campus."