Tiny. Toxic. Everywhere.
Cigarette butts are the world's most littered item. We're doing something about it — starting in Berlin.
The Numbers Don't Lie
Cigarette butts are the single most collected item in global beach cleanups — every single year.
Filters are made of cellulose acetate plastic. They don't biodegrade — they just break into microplastics.
Nicotine, heavy metals, and thousands of chemicals leach into soil and water from a single discarded filter.
Berlin's street cleaning service BSR collects nearly 3 billion cigarette butts from public areas annually. That's what gets collected — the rest stays.
Berlin recently raised its fine from €55 to €250 per cigarette butt. The law is getting stricter. Now awareness needs to catch up.
- Berlin generates 13,478 tons of cigarette waste annually. And that's just what's measured.
- Studies show an average of 5 cigarette butts per square metre on Berlin's streets. In no-smoking zones and campus courtyards — often higher.
- The problem isn't the absence of rules. It's the absence of awareness — and accessible solutions.
The sign is there. The bin isn't.
Even in designated no-smoking areas, cigarette butts end up on the ground. Not always out of carelessness — sometimes there's simply nowhere to put them.
Spotted inside ESMT Berlin — a no-smoking area with nowhere to dispose of cigarette ends.
Know the Impact. Act on It.
Understand what cigarette filters do to soil and water. Carry it out, pocket your cigarette, or use a pocket ashtray.
A small glass jar outside a Berlin student apartment — and a clean sidewalk.
Give People a Place.
If you manage a building, campus, or public space — adding an outdoor bin or ashtray station makes all the difference. Make disposal easy, and people will use it.
Have a photo from Berlin? We want to see it.
Every photo helps document the scale of the problem.
What You Can Do Right Now
Carry It Out
No bin nearby? Pocket your butt. One small choice makes a real difference.
Grab a Pocket Ashtray
Carry one with you. Metal, smell-proof, holds up to 10 butts. Always ready.
Get one →Place a Bin
A small outdoor bin or ashtray station changes everything. Even a compact solution at an entrance removes the excuse to litter.
Speak Up
Ask your building, café, or university to add an outdoor bin. It takes one email.
What a Difference a Bin Makes
These are real solutions already available — small, affordable, and easy to install.
Wall-Mounted Ashtray
Fixed near entrances, takes minutes to install.
Freestanding Butt Bin
Portable, weatherproof, fits any outdoor space.
Compact Pole Ashtray
Slim and discreet — perfect for courtyards and campus areas.
Report a Spot
See a bad spot in Berlin? Submit a photo and location. We'll document it and spread the word.
See It? Report It.
Help us map Berlin's cigarette butt problem. Submit a photo and location — we'll document it and share the worst spots.
Or tag us on Instagram: #NoButtsBerlin
Small Tools, Big Impact
No Butts Pocket Pouch
A compact kraft paper pouch that goes wherever you go. Snap it shut, keep it clean. Dispose of your cigarette responsibly — no bin required.
Price TBC
Reach Out to Have OneMore products and partnerships coming soon.
Want to be part of this?
We partner with buildings, universities, cafés, and organizations who want cleaner spaces. Whether you want to place bins, distribute pocket ashtrays, or co-organize an awareness event — we'd love to hear from you.