Cigarette butts could be used to build homes, solving a serious waste issue


By AGENCY

A major study published by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology has demonstrated that manufacturers could use shredded or whole butts to produce next-generation bricks. Photo:

Lighter and more insulating, the bricks used to build our homes could well be improved by the addition of... recycled cigarette butts. This is the conclusion of a vast Australian study, which includes detailed recommendations for bringing the brickmaking and waste management industries together.

Yes, cigarette filters are recyclable and there is plenty of serious research to prove it.

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