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Nov 29, 2023

Pollution from cigarette butts cost world US $186 billion in 10 years

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The new study estimates $25.7 billion lost annually in waste management and damage to marine ecosystems.


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Cigarette filters were marketed under the guise of addressing health concerns by providing a false impression of safety. These filters, made of a material called cellulose acetate, don’t actually reduce health risks and can even harm the lungs. The cellulose acetate fibers have been shown to deposit into the lungs of smokers.

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