KEEP LW BEAUTIFUL Discarded cigarette ….

KEEP LW BEAUTIFUL

Discarded cigarette butts, often tossed in gutters, are a major ocean pollutant, breaking down into toxic microplastics that harm marine life and contaminate water with chemicals like arsenic and lead, killing fish and disrupting ecosystems. When flicked onto streets or sidewalks, cigarette butts don't stay put; rain washes them into storm drains, which lead directly to rivers, beaches, and ultimately, the ocean. These cigarette butts were seen in the gutter near Mutual 1.

Nick Massetti