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Scientist reveals how you can recycle cigarette butts with TerraCycle

ByMatteo Iadonisi Localish logo
Friday, April 26, 2024
Scientist reveals how you can recycle cigarette butts with TerraCycle

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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