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Cigarette filters: An underestimated source of microplastic pollution (phys.org)
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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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