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- 1Cigarette butts make up 12% of aquatic litter, global review finds●"Cigarette butts make up 12% of aquatic litter, global review finds" # Cigarettes # Pollution # Oceans https:// news.mon
A new global review has found that cigarette butts account for roughly 12% of all litter found in aquatic environments, making them one of the largest single sources of pollution in oceans, rivers and lakes. The findings highlight the scale of tobacco-related waste, as filters contain plastic cellulose acetate that breaks down slowly and leaches toxic chemicals into water systems, prompting renewed calls for action on cigarette litter.
- 2Some vapers are switching to cigarettes to quit vaping●People hooked on vapes try a new way to quit: cigarettes
A growing number of people addicted to vaping are trying an unconventional method to break the habit: going back to traditional cigarettes. The approach, reported by Bloomberg, reflects frustration among users who struggle to stop using e-cigarettes despite nicotine replacement tools and cessation aids. Health experts have long warned that swapping one nicotine delivery method for another carries serious risks, since cigarettes remain far more harmful than vaping and can re-establish smoking addiction.