Wasted Flint-- A Late Night Thought About Disposable Lighters Anyone ever keep thumb flicking a Bic lighter that's out of fuel feverishly only to give up and toss it away in regular life situations, like on the couch, and then think 'that thing could save my life in the right situation'? Hell. The amount of flint and striking wheels that are in landfills not helping anyone. Makes ya think...