Degradable and/or biobased plastics are advocated as possible solution to plastic waste
problem. Although mechanical, chemical or energy recycling are in many cases a preferred …

Cigarettes butt (CB) is one of the most littered items on the planet. This paper critically
analyzes the factors responsible for CB littering, and associated environmental ramifications …

Microplastic pollution is a growing environmental concern among the scientific community.
These small particles (< 5 mm) might come from the fragmentation or direct emission of …

Cigarette butts (CBs), one of the most common litter items found on beaches, represent a still
unexplored environmental hazard. This study aimed at a multidisciplinary characterization of …

Cigarette butts, one of the most littered items globally, present a unique challenge to
ecosystems due to their ubiquity, persistence, and potential for harm. Over 35 studies have …

Cigarette butts (CBs) are the most frequently littered pieces of environmental wastes which
are released both directly and indirectly into the environment and finally may reach aquatic …

The influence of waste cellulose acetate (CA) fibres in the physico-mechanical (ie density,
surface hardness-Shore C, flexural and compressive strength) and thermal properties (ie …

The pollution of microplastics and their potential environmental hazards have attracted
considerable attention of the public. Cigarette butts, composed of cellulose acetate, are one …

The circular economy is based on the maximum use of resources by reducing, reusing, and
recycling the elements used. Currently, the items littered most frequently in the world are …

Cigarette butts (CB) are considered as a commonly littered waste. This hazardous waste
contains a variety of pollutants. This study was developed to estimate the release of some …