Disposable lighters vs. Refillable Lighters vs. Matches
Disposable lighters are just landfill trash that cannot be recycled. With a mix of plastic, steel and flammable gas it makes it impossible to recycle. Bic lighters can be found everywhere, including on beaches. BIC manufactures and sells over 2 billion lighters every year. This massive volume breaks down to more than 6 million units purchased daily across the globe. Over 30 billion BIC pocket lighters have been sold worldwide since BIC started manufacturing them in 1973 across 160 countries.
Another option which is more sustainable, would be to invest in a refillable lighter (example Zippo lighter). Another sustainable option would be to purchase simple matches which are disposable.