Furthermore, there has been no evidence these filters protect people from cancer. However, there is evidence that plastic is causing a devastating effect on our sea and bird life. The filters are not biodegradable. They do breakdown with UV exposure, but the particles remain in the environment.
Daños al mar y a las aves
The damage to sea and bird life is not only done while smoking on the beach. Smoking on the street can also mean discarded butts end up being swept down the storm water drains which ultimately end up in the seas. Also, birds pick up the butts and ingest them.
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