10 Common Items You Should Never Pour Down Your Drain
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Tobacco butts
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The Environmental Impact of Throwing Out Tobacco Butts
Cigarette filters absorb moisture, swell, and can wedge inside drainage hardware. They degrade slowly and leach residual substances when exposed to water.
Improper disposal contributes to litter and can burden treatment systems. Use designated receptacles and participate in cleanup programs to limit their environmental footprint.
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