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Microfibers also function as sponges, attracting and carrying heavy metals, pathogens, and other pollutants, including PFAS, or forever chemicals. The researchers point to several interventions and behavior change campaigns that could reduce the number of cigarette butt microfibers released into waters
"This plain packaging legislation is a world first and sends a clear message that the glamour is gone - cigarette packs will now only show the death and disease that can come from smoking," Ms Roxon said
This approach assumes that, in a perfect society, smokers would also pay the costs related to the harmful smoke that tobacco releases into the air
