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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Plastic is one of the most ubiquitous sources of both contamination and pollution of the
Anthropocene, and accumulates virtually everywhere on the planet. As such, plastic …

Cigarettes are the most littered item in public spaces. Smokers who litter are leaving a trace
of toxic waste that adds to the global plastic pollution due to harmful chemicals and …