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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF COMMERCIAL TOBACCO

Commercial tobacco products like cigarettes and e-cigarettes have a substantial impact on our environment. These products contribute to the litter problem, with cigarettes being the most littered product in the US and

e-cigarettes contributing to the single-use plastic problem and electronic waste. Throughout their life cycle, commercial tobacco products contribute to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, litter, single-use plastic waste and electronic waste, threatening our planet and our people.

Environmental Impact of Commercial Tobacco Toolkit

Tobacco - Threat to our Environment (WHO SEARO)

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