Beach anthropogenic litter is a worldwide problem and has been discussed in the
specialized literature for decades. Cigarette butts (CB) are the most frequent form of …

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 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 …

The ingestion of plastic marine litter (PML) by sea turtles is widespread and concerning, and
the five species that occur in the southwestern Atlantic–green, loggerhead, olive ridley …

Cigarette butts have become one of the most common and persistent forms of debris in
marine coastal areas, where they pose significant toxicity risks. This study investigated …

Cigarette butts pose a significant challenge in managing solid litter, with an estimated 4.5
trillion of them being discarded into the environment annually. This study investigated the …

In order to test the relationship between the occurrence of marine debris and the distance
from urban areas, nine beaches in the metropolitan area of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil and the …

The microplastic studies in the world is increasing, reflecting concern about its effects on the
ecosystem. The same happened in Brazil, especially in the last six years, but few places …

Cigarette butts (CBs) are non-biodegradable residues of synthetic origin, prevalent on
beaches all over the world. The study evaluates discarded CBs on an intensely used urban …

Cigarette butts are considered the most common form of personal litter around the world. It is
estimated that 5.5 trillion cigarettes are consumed globally each year and that 4.95 trillion …