Understanding environmental knowledge and actions on cigarette butt littering

Littering cigarette butts is still a major environmental problem that has a negative impact on wildlife, ecosystems, and public health. Because they leak a lot of pollutants, theyare one ofthe most common types of litter in the environment and a threat to many kinds of organisms (Ahmad Yousefi Nasab, et al. 2022). By examining public awareness, behaviour, and the environmental effects of cigarette butt littering, this article explores the depths of this issue. Since cigarette butts are widely disposed of and have a toxic composition, they pose serious environmental hazards. When it comes to litter cleanups, cigarette butts are the most frequently gathered items, which is expensive for local economies (Jessica M. Rath et al.2012). These tiny but abundant remnants are home to a variety of dangerous substances, such as heavy metals, nicotine, and arsenic, which can seep into soil and water sources, ruining ecosystems and endangering wildlife.