In the past decade, cigarette smoking in America has decreased 28%, yet cigarette butts remain the most littered item--in the U.S. and across the globe.¹ Dropping cigarette butts to the ground, putting them in planters, and disposing of them in waterways is littering.

Why do smokers litter?  Mostly, it’s lack of awareness about the environmental impact and insufficient ash receptacles.  New ordinances are also moving more smokers outdoors or to designated areas.

Here’s why cigarette butt litter matters: it's unsightly, costly to clean up, and harmful to waterways and wildlife.  Get the facts:

• The Costs of Cigarette Litter
• Cigarette Litter and the Environment
• Cigarette Littering Misconceptions

¹"America Reaches Major Anti-Smoking Milestone," The American Legacy Foundation, November 19, 2008.