ABOUT NO MORE BUTTS
Our Vision
"A world without tobacco waste"
No More Butts sees a future where tobacco waste is not carelessly littered into the environment.
Our Mission
We are on a mission to rid the world of tobacco waste.
Although we believe the best way to achieve this is through the removal of plastic cigarette filters and banning of disposable vapes, this can also be achieved through education, infrastructure and clean-ups.
We also engage with research partners to consider cigarette butt waste as a resource.
Our Strategic Pillars
• Thought leadership - We provide knowledge to tackle tobacco waste, with our global and domestic experience. From policy, to evidence based solutions, we consult to government and organisations on tangible actions, from policy to programs.
• Evidence-based solutions - We bring evidence-based solutions to our partners. In the short-term, we prevent tobacco waste from entering our environment, as well as clean up the items that can't be stopped, promoting the preservation and recovery of the natural environment.
• Productive partnerships - We work hard to be the partner of choice to tackle tobacco waste. We work across research institutes to identify potential uses for cigarette waste. As a charity, No More Butts collaborates and partners with other organisations to coordinate events and collect and share data.
Our Organisation
No More Butts is a registered business name of No More Butts Ltd, a charity registered in Australia with ACNC.
No More Butts Ltd is a Deductible Gift Recipient, having been entered into the Register of Environmental Organisations as No More Butts Public Fund.
Our Team
Our charity is comprised entirely of volunteers - from those that pick up butts and coordinate events, to those that manage social media and business and government engagements. All Directors of No More Butts are volunteers. Visit our Volunteer page to see the current opportunities that exist.
Our Values
- Respect
- Preserve
- Question
- Grow
Our Founder
After witnessing the devastating impact of discarded cigarette butts on beautiful locations around the world, Shannon was inspired to resign his corporate role and dedicate himself to No More Butts. As the 2024 Queensland Gives Environmental Philanthropist of the Year, Shannon has donated thousands of hours to our cause. Shannon had previously been recognised in 2021 as Cairns Regional Council's Volunteer of the Year.
