Children aged 7 to 12 helped tackle cigarette waste on an Ecuador beach; researchers recorded 6,821 fewer butts reaching the ocean over two years and a 53.2% decline in sand collections
- (Image credit: Canva)Cigarette butts are often overlooked when people think about pollution, particularly because of their small size.
- However, their environmental impact can extend far beyond the places where they are discarded.
- They contain cellulose acetate, a form of plastic that does not readily biodegrade, and can retain toxic substances, including nicotine and other heavy metals.
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- (Image credit: Canva)Cigarette butts are often overlooked when people think about pollution, particularly because of their small size.
- However, their environmental impact can extend far beyond the places where they are discarded.
- They contain cellulose acetate, a form of plastic that does not readily biodegrade, and can retain toxic substances, including nicotine and other heavy metals.
Sources: Times of India