All filtered cigarettes sold in the state of Oregon must be manufactured with biodegradable filters.

Cigarette butts are a major cause of litter within the state of Oregon.



Littered cigarette waste creates many problems



Pollute Waterways



Littered cigarette butts are easily carried in storm water runoff through drainage systems and eventually into local streams, rivers, and the ocean. Harmful chemicals then leach into the water and the butts may be ingested by wildlife.



Cigarette litter is unsightly



It accumulates in corners, gutters, sidewalks, as well as on beaches and in natural areas. Litter in a business area, on roadways, or in a neighborhood, can create a sense that the community is not cared for, reducing property values and quality of life.



Costly to Clean Up



Cigarette litter requires additional sidewalk and street sweeping, park maintenence, and storm water upkeep. Businesses, property owners, and government agencies bear the expense of cleaning up on and near their properties, passing on those costs to all of us.



Source: https://www.solveoregon.org/cigarette-litter



While littering is illegal, it still happens. However, in a move to reduce the harm caused by this litter we demand that all cigarettes that have filters that are sold within the state of Oregon must be manufacture with 100% biodegradable materials so that they don't persist in the environment.