If you needed yet another reason to quit smoking, here it is.

  • TomMasz@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    I live in the US and it’s becoming more and more unusual in many places to see people smoking. As a result, I see fewer discarded cigarette butts than ever. Still not zero, but getting there.

  • Steve@communick.news
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    7 months ago

    I thought tires were responsible for like 25% of micro plastics.

    Never mind. I just read what I wrote, and realized they’re two different things.

  • Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works
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    7 months ago

    Dislike smoking but realize that for addicts often public infrastructure doesn’t give you a lot of options for getting rid of butts. Seems like biodegradable butts should be mandatory. On the other hand I will lean into my horn if I see someone throwing butts out of their car. That is inexcusable - get an ashtray for your vehicle.

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      7 months ago

      I mean, who cares? It’s the smokers’ problem? If you can’t dispose of your trash take it with you or stop producing it until you can. That’s true for any trash.

      We expect people to carry doggie bags, too. Just clean up after yourself.

      I realize that’s idealistic and it’s never going to happen because smokers be littering, but it makes me mad regardless.