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Re:Cigarette butts are the single greatest source of ocean t... by berberous on Monday August 27, 2018 @12:53PM (#17852614)
Every smoker I have ever known throws their used butts in the street, so I don't think it's inaccurate.
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Re:Cigarette butts are the single greatest source of ocean t... by posterboy on Monday August 27, 2018 @02:44PM (#17853370)
I just thought to myself, I don't do this, but actually, sometimes I do without even thinking about it.

Like, it should be decomposable, if it's cell tissue.

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Re:Cigarette butts are the single greatest source of ocean t... by rleigh on Tuesday August 28, 2018 @08:00AM (#17858112)
Unfortunately, cellulose acetate does not easily biodegrade. Plus, it's soaked in tar and other toxins.
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