Contrary to popular belief, a study published by the World Economic Forum found that the aftermath of neglected cigarettes is one of the most common man-made pollutants in the world. About 4.5 trillion cigarette filters are disposed of each year. 10 years of biodegradation.
According to the study, the relationship between smoking and health issues such as cancer and lung disease is well established, but the environmental damage caused by the aftermath of neglected plastic cigarettes has not been widely discussed. Damage to the environment, hindering the growth of grass and plants.
Along with other plastic waste and garbage, many of these neglected filters travel by rivers to the oceans, where they can pollute marine ecosystems, and although cigarette butts are increasingly spreading on the planet, they are not on the EU list Prohibited substances.