Avoid cigarette litter tragedies by properly extinguishing cigarette butts and educating others about the dangers of improperly disposed cigarettes. More than 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are littered in our parks, sidewalks and public places annually. Through properly educating others about the damage caused by cigarette butts, nonsmokers and smokers can join forces to save wildlife and prevent serious fires.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) June 1, 2006 -- Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the United States; more than 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are littered in our parks, sidewalks and public places annually, according to Keep America Beautiful.


Casually flicking a cigarette butt out of a car window or tossing aside a cigarette while walking can cause significant harm to the environment; imagine the compounded effect of 4.5 trillion cigarette butts.

Most cigarette filters are not biodegradable as many people presume-95 percent of filters are made of plastic cellulose acetate and take many years to decompose. Cigarette litter is not just an eyesore; it causes significant fire and environmental damage.

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