5. Disposable Lighters
It’s shocking how many disposable lighters turn up inside the stomachs of seabirds.
Their bright, shiny colors make them irresistible to curious animals searching for food.
Once swallowed, these lighters can cause internal injuries or even lead to slow starvation.
This tragic phenomenon highlights just how far our waste can travel—and the unexpected ways it impacts wildlife.
Read more about this issue in Smithsonian Magazine.