Anti-smoking advocates make environmental plea to those still smoking

The theme of this year’s upcoming World No Tobacco day caught Tom Elliott’s eye on Friday.

It’s tobacco: threat to our environment.

Tom questioned whether somebody who hadn’t been able to give up smoking for their own health benefits would be swayed by looking after the environment.

But Quit Victoria director, Dr Sarah White, said it was worth a try.

“It might just be that extra bit of motivation,” she said.

Press PLAY below to hear her explain why it could work

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