Cigarette butts: The world’s largest source of litter

Seemingly small and insignificant, cigarette butts account for an astonishing amount of waste each year. As the most littered item on the planet, their environmental impact is far greater than it appears at first glance. From polluting waterways to harming wildlife, these tiny remnants of tobacco use pose a serious threat to ecosystems worldwide. Understanding the scale of this issue is the first step toward finding solutions.