Scientist reveals how you can recycle cigarette butts with TerraCycle

ByMatteo Iadonisi

Friday, April 26, 2024

Scientist Ernie Simpson helped develop a method for recycling one of the most prominent pieces of trash in our environment: the cigarette butt.

TRENTON, New Jersey -- Dr. Ernel 'Ernie' Simpson developed a love for math and science as a student in Jamaica.

And in the past 13 years, he helped develop a program for recycling cigarette butts at TerraCycle.

And you can help.

To see how it works, watch the video and visit their website to get involved.

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