Cigarette filters: An underestimated source of microplastic pollution

PHYSorg
Jan 19, 2026, 2:22 pm94 pts
It is well known that discarded cigarette butts release nicotine, heavy metals and other toxins into the environment, including natural water systems. Less understood, however, is what happens to the plastic-based filters that shed these chemicals.

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