# First Entirely Smoke-Free City Adelaide Butts Out By Bianca | Published 2007-12-16 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adelaide-smoking-ban References: [news.theage.au](http://news.theage.com.au/adelaide-worlds-first-smoke-free-city/20071216-1hcs.html) Although many cities have declared [public smoking bans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vape-detectors), prohibiting smoking indoors and on public patios, none have implemented laws that forbid cigarettes entirely... until now. Under a new amendment, Adelaide, in South Australia, would be the world's first "smoke free" city. As great as it would be to have a city without any smokers 365 days a year, the ban would likely only be active for one day of the year. Those who choose to spark up anyway would face a $200 penalty, the money going toward the [Cancer Council](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-feb-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smoke-free Cities:** The trend of implementing laws to make cities entirely smoke-free presents an opportunity for businesses to develop and offer alternative products and services for smokers. - **Public Smoking Bans:** The trend of implementing public smoking bans creates an opportunity for businesses to develop and market smoking cessation products and services. - **Government Initiatives:** The trend of governments implementing strict smoking regulations opens up opportunities for businesses to create innovative solutions to reduce smoking rates and promote public health. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tobacco and Smoking Industry:** The tobacco industry can adapt and innovate by investing in alternative products and technologies to stay relevant in the changing landscape of smoke-free cities. - **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry can benefit from the trend of smoke-free cities by developing and offering smoking cessation programs, therapies, and counseling services. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities by creating smoke-free venues and offering unique experiences and facilities for non-smoking customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Litter-Reducing Bitcoin Progams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttcoin.md) - [Nicotine-Quitting Gamification Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsmoke.md) - [Cigarette Waste Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearling-style-hat.md) - [Smoking Cessation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoke-free.md) - [Filter-Equipped Indoor Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-pellet-smoker.md) - [City-Wide Plant-Based Treaties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-treaty.md) - [Clamping Windproof Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clamping-windproof-ashtray.md) - [Low-THC Cigarettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bogart.md) - [Eco-Conscious Vapor Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-saint.md)