Tobacco Litter Threatens Environment
Florida Campaign Educates Public on Toxic Environmental Impacts of Tobacco Litter
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Tobacco Free Florida is using September’s Parks and Beaches Education Month to encourage community cleanups and raise awareness about tobacco litter. Cigarette butts, which can release toxic chemicals and plastics into the environment, threaten wildlife and children, contribute to cleanup costs, and mar public spaces; lighters and e-cigarettes are also common cleanup finds. Residents can check whether local events are planned through Tobacco Free Florida’s Get Involved page.
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Cigarette butts are described as the most littered item in public places, and their appearance can damage tourists’ perceptions of Florida’s public lands.
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The article counters the misconception that cigarette butts are biodegradable, listing plastic, arsenic, tar, lead and ammonia among the substances they introduce into the environment.
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Cities and counties spend millions of dollars cleaning up cigarette butts, according to the article.
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September cleanup opportunities are also intended to share information about how tobacco can harm people and the environment.
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