Smoking cigarettes is known to be harmful to your health. Everyone has seen the warnings on cigarette packets, the public health announcements and adverts on television or in magazines, and more. However, how many people know the extent of the damage that smoking and the cigarette industry cause to the environment? Although people are more aware than ever of their impact on the environment, many smokers seem surprised to learn just how damaging their habit can be to the planet. Even if you recycle, take the bike to work instead of driving, or monitor your electricity usage, you could be undoing some of your good work each time you visit the shop to buy cigarettes.