Wrigley Winner – Article 15-18yrs: Cigarette Butts as Litter – Toxic as Well as Ugly

submitted by G F Abela Junior College Msida : Kimberly Galea  for 15-18
dissemination(s): Facebook, other, school media
Proof of dissemination: Click to view
Dissemination description: http://www.jc.um.edu.mt/envsci/notices/young_reporters_for_environment_2014 This article was shared with 1.000+ friends on my Facebook page. Also, my article will be soon uploaded on the Environmental Science Junior College Website in the very near future: www.jc.edu.mt
filed under Articles


Cigarette butts are a small but overseen harmful type of waste, which litter our streets and end up in waterways. The situation in Malta will be discussed. Initiatives done to address the issue will be investigated. Also, suggestions on what should be done on this issue.