Spain’s Law

Cigarette butts are the poster child [blank] pollution and litter, and now, Spain is taking action to combat this serious problem. On Friday, a new law came into effect that requires tobacco companies [blank] pay for the clean-up of millions of cigarette butts discarded in public places. The law is part of a larger environmental bill that also aims to reduce single-use plastic pollution by banning items such as cutlery, plates, straws, polystyrene cups, and cotton buds. As such, the impact [blank] cigarette litter goes beyond being simple eyesore in urban environments. Wildlife can mistake cigarette butts for food, leading to injury or death. In addition, the chemicals present [blank] cigarette butts can leach into soil and water, potentially contaminating these resources and hurting us all. Spain's new law is a step in the right direction, but [blank] will be important to closely monitor its implementation and effectiveness.