SmokeClean helps to ease the burden on public finances by reducing the costs of cleaning up contamination with the AshMate Pro. This frees up public resources for other essential areas. It should be noted that the costs of cleaning up discarded tobacco products are often borne by taxpayers, not by the industry. According to WHO estimates, the costs for Germany to clean up cigarette butts amount to over 180 million euros per year. These figures highlight the need for a comprehensive rethink and action to curb the serious consequences of smoking for people and the environment.