Why is there a big danger from Cigarette Filters?
Perhaps do you know that not only cigarettes, pollution is also caused by its back part? Also, how many years does it take for this pollution to end? Actually, studies show that the back part of the cigarette i.e. the filter also causes damage to the environment. Apart from this, it can take up to 10 years for the plastic part of the cigarette filter or butt to completely decompose, but the problems do not end here... rather the chemicals they release can remain in the environment for many years beyond the life of the cigarette butt.
Meanwhile you will be surprised to know that cigarette filters are made of a plastic called cellulose acetate. When they are thrown into the environment, they release nicotine, heavy metals, and many other chemicals along with plastic. cigarette butts harm the environment in many ways. cigarette butts do not decompose naturally. According to a study, only 38 percent of cigarette butts decompose even after two years.
Moreover do you know that cigarette butts reach waterways and oceans? cigarette butts are at the top or near the top of the garbage found on beaches. cigarette butts left in sea water are dangerous for marine animals. In fact, it is believed that it is not easy to remove cigarette filters or butts from the environment. Hard work is required for this. It is worth noting that it can take up to 10 years for the plastic part of the cigarette filter or butt to completely decompose. Apart from this, the chemicals they release continue to contaminate the environment for many years beyond the life of the cigarette butt.