( New York, United States , 4 February 2026): A new report from global tobacco industry watchdog STOP raises concerns that tobacco industry practices may be contributing to illicit cigarette trade and lost government revenue in the Philippines
Cigarette butts are made from non-biodegradable plastic which can take up to 15 years to break down
By contrast, the well-documented health risks that come with smoking tobacco include that: Nicotine in tobacco smoke is highly addictive Tobacco smoke adds 173 toxic compounds to marijuana smoke Tobacco smoke contains acrolein, which is implicated in lung diseases and respiratory cancers More than 80% of lung cancers are caused by smoking tobacco Tobacco causes systemic inflammation and cellular damage from oxidative stress Tobacco smoke elevates reactive proteins that increase the risk of heart attacks and stroke Tobacco use more than triples the odds of developing Type 2 diabetes A University College London survey found another reason to avoid mixing cannabis and tobacco
If you were to pick up this pack without any context, could you tell the origin
It usually appears much thicker than smoke and smells a lot better too
Make your home and vehicle(s) smoke-free zones This will protect your loved ones from second- or third-hand smoke and make quitting easier
