In the city of Žiar nad Hronom (Slovakia), the world's first road made from recycled cigarette butts appeared. To create it, cigarette filters were crushed and turned into plastic fibers, which were then used as an additive in the preparation of road surfaces, reports euro-pulse.ru.
In the future, they plan to introduce the technology in Bratislava. To collect cigarette butts, containers were installed at fairs, festivals and markets in the city.
Every year, approximately 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are thrown away worldwide. They contain plastic and harmful substances that pollute the environment.
