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 cigarette filters and banning of disposable vapes, this may also be achieved through other policy measures, education, infrastructure and clean-ups.
We have also engaged with research institutes to consider (or disprove) if cigarette butt waste could be a resource.
Our Strategic Pillars
• Thought leadership - With our global and domestic experience, we provide knowledge on how to tackle tobacco waste. From policy, to evidence-based solutions, we provide consultation to government and organisations on tangible actions.
• Evidence-based solutions - We bring evidence-based solutions to our partners. In the short-term, we work on preventing tobacco waste from entering our environment, as well as cleaning up the items that can't be stopped,, which helps protect and preserve the natural environment.
• Productive partnerships - We work hard to be the partner of choice to tackle tobacco waste. As a charity, No More Butts collaborates and partners with other organisations to coordinate events and collect and share data. We offer our services in both a paid and pro bono capacity to all levels of government around the world.
Our Organisation
No More Butts is an environmental charity, registered in Australia in 2020. We advocate globally for environmental protection from the impacts of tobacco product waste, including cigarette butts and disposable vapes.
No More Butts is a registered business name of No More Butts Ltd, a charity registered in Australia with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission.
The No More Butts Public Fund is a Deductible Gift Recipient for Australian tax residents, with No More Butts being added to the Register of Environmental Organisations.
The phrase, "No More Butts" and the No More Butts logo are registered trademarks of No More Butts Ltd.
Our Values
- Respect
- Preserve
- Question
- Grow
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 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 and in 2025 was named a finalist for the Queensland Volunteer of the Year award.
