Cigarette butts are the single greatest source of ocean trash

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.

[ Parent | on HN ]

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.

[ Parent | on HN ]