Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference!

Join us, A Greener Future, and Ontario Tech University on May 7th from 10:00 am - 11:30 am for the ultimate community Butt Blitz Cleanup!

Location: Ontario Tech University North Campus

We'll provide all the gear you need to participate safely. Just let us know in advance if you need parking arrangements.

Together, we'll tackle cigarette litter and its harmful environmental impacts while supporting community-based research. Plus, there are prizes up for grabs!

• A sweet honey and candle prize pack from Ontario Tech's Farm

• Low-waste goodies from A Greener Future

This isn't just any cleanup - it's a chance to connect, learn, and make a tangible impact. All community members are welcome to join in the fun!

(Participants must be 19+.) See you there!

Cigarette butts account for 1 in 5 pieces of litter we find at A Greener Future shoreline cleanups.

Join us on Saturday, April 27th, for a community Butt Blitz event to remove cigarette butts from the environment. We hope to prevent future littering by raising awareness and educating communities about the negative impacts that cigarette butt litter has on ecosystems and health.

Participating in this event will contribute to A Greener Future's goal of removing 1 million cigarette butts from the environment across Canada throughout April.

Please bring an up-cycled container with you to collect cigarette butts in (e.g., yogurt tub, coffee tin, etc.) and some gloves or a litter picker.

Due to the type of litter being removed, this is a 19+ event.

Any questions about this event can be directed to nicole@agreenerfuture.ca

An AGF Butt Blitz Team Coordinator Volunteer will be hosting this event!

Cigarette butts account for 1 in 5 pieces of litter we find at A Greener Future shoreline cleanups.

Join BurlintonGreen on Saturday, April 27th, anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the BG Eco-Hub by the beach (1094 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington) to discover various opportunities to learn about how YOU can take action on climate change and care for the environment locally.

Participate in a Beach Litter Clean Up and Butt Blitz at 11 am, have some fun playing Eco-Trivia: Spin to Win, make a pollinator seed ball, add your message to our Hope Globe, pick up some climate action resources, activities for kids and more!

Any questions about this event can be directed to nicole@agreenerfuture.ca

BurlingtonGreen will be hosting this event!

Cigarette butts account for 1 in 5 pieces of litter that we find at our cleanups. Cigarette butts are made from 12,000 plastic microfibres called cellulose acetate - which never breaks down in the environment. These microplastics cause harm to our drinking water sources, wildlife, and the health of ecosystems. 

A Greener Future and The City of Hamilton Clean and Green Team have joined forces once again to bring you another city-wide Butt Blitz! The social impact of this event is just as important as the environmental impact, as it helps prevent cigarette butt litter from ending up on the ground in the future.

Join us on Friday, April 26 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

We are looking for Butt Blitz Volunteers and local businesses in Hamilton to join us in expanding our impact by participating in a city-wide Butt Blitz on Friday, April 26! Will you join us?

Please note: The Butt Blitz is a 19+ event because we are working with hazardous waste.

FAQ

Cigarette butts account for 1 in 5 pieces of litter we find at A Greener Future shoreline cleanups.

Join us on Sunday, April 21st, for a community Butt Blitz event to remove cigarette butts from the environment. We hope to prevent future littering by raising awareness and educating communities about the negative impacts that cigarette butt litter has on ecosystems and health.

Participating in this event will contribute to A Greener Future's goal of removing 1 million cigarette butts from the environment across Canada throughout April.

Please bring an up-cycled container with you to collect cigarette butts in (e.g., yogurt tub, coffee tin, etc.) and some gloves or a litter picker.

Due to the type of litter being removed, this is a 19+ event.

Any questions about this event can be directed to nicole@agreenerfuture.ca

An AGF Volunteer will be hosting this event!

The Town of Cobourg invites all community members to participate in a litter cleanup and Butt Blitz on Sunday, April 21, to kick off the Mayors’ ‘Keep the County Clean’ challenge which will run from April 22-28.

This year, Mayor Cleveland will be kicking off the challenge early on Sunday, April 21, partnering with Greener Future and Sustainable Cobourg.

A Greener Future will be focusing its efforts on picking up cigarette butts by conducting a “Butt Blitz” at Cobourg’s beautiful waterfront on Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants are asked to meet at the Cobourg Marina (103 Third Street) and will be provided with supplies and equipment.

Sustainable Cobourg will be focusing its cleanup efforts in Peace Park (175 Forth Street) and invites anyone interested to join them on Sunday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Mayors’ ‘Keep the County Clean’ is an annual Northumberland County event, during the week of Earth Day, that encourages community members to choose an area of town to clean and help collect litter for pickup. Local groups and individuals volunteer to clean up public areas (parks, roadsides, etc.).

Any questions about this event can be directed to nicole@agreenerfuture.ca

Cigarette butts account for 1 in 5 pieces of litter we find at A Greener Future shoreline cleanups.

Join us on Saturday, April 20th, for a community Butt Blitz event to remove cigarette butts from the environment. We hope to prevent future littering by raising awareness and educating communities about the negative impacts that cigarette butt litter has on ecosystems and health.

Participating in this event will contribute to A Greener Future's goal of removing 1 million cigarette butts from the environment across Canada throughout April.

Please bring an up-cycled container with you to collect cigarette butts in (e.g., yogurt tub, coffee tin, etc.) and some gloves or a litter picker.

Due to the type of litter being removed, this is a 19+ event.

Any questions about this event can be directed to nicole@agreenerfuture.ca

An AGF Butt Blitz Team Coordinator Volunteer will be hosting this event!

Cigarette butts account for 1 in 5 pieces of litter we find at A Greener Future shoreline cleanups.

Join us on Saturday, April 20th, for a community Butt Blitz event to remove cigarette butts from the environment. We hope to prevent future littering by raising awareness and educating communities about the negative impacts that cigarette butt litter has on ecosystems and health.

Participating in this event will contribute to A Greener Future's goal of removing 1 million cigarette butts from the environment across Canada throughout April.

Please bring an up-cycled container with you to collect cigarette butts in (e.g., yogurt tub, coffee tin, etc.) and some gloves or a litter picker. A limited amount of equipment will be available, but we recommend bringing your own to ensure safe participation.

A limited number of Pocket Ashtrays will be available thanks to our co-hosts - Butt 1 Community!

Due to the type of litter being removed, this is a 19+ event.

Any questions about this event can be directed to nicole@agreenerfuture.ca

Are you ready to take part in the world’s largest cigarette butt cleanup?

Every single day approximately 1 million cigarette butts are dropped on the ground in the City of Toronto. They contaminate our drinking water, dirty up our parks, and can harm wildlife. They don’t belong in the environment.

As the snow melts away and all the butts are released from their snowbanks we would love to have you join us for a world record-breaking event! In February of 2022 a cleanup in Paris, France resulted in 855,000 butts being picked up in 3 hours. We can beat that, right? Of course we can! Let’s make Toronto shine and send all those butts to be recycled.

The Goal = 1 Million Butts

Let’s kick some butt!

1. Register as a participant through the form below

2. Share this web page with a friend and get them to join us

3. Receive email instructions on April 17, 2024

4. Participate in the event on Saturday, April 20th, 2023 @ 10 am

5. All cigarette butts collected will be recycled through TerraCycle

*Participants must be 19+ due to the type of waste being handled

DISCLAIMER: The organizers decline any responsibility during this collection. Participation is at the discretion and free will of the participant.This concerns cases of accident, injury, theft, or damage to personal, public or other property occurring during the participation of volunteers.

Cigarette butts account for 1 in 5 pieces of litter we find at A Greener Future shoreline cleanups.

Join us on Saturday, April 13th, for a community Butt Blitz event to remove cigarette butts from the environment. We hope to prevent future littering by raising awareness and educating communities about the negative impacts that cigarette butt litter has on ecosystems and health.

Participating in this event will contribute to A Greener Future's goal of removing 1 million cigarette butts from the environment across Canada throughout April.

We will be cleaning up cigarette litter beside Canal Lachine.

Please bring an up-cycled container with you to collect cigarette butts in (e.g., yogurt tub, coffee tin, etc.) and some gloves or a litter picker.

Due to the type of litter being removed, this is a 19+ event.

Any questions about this event can be directed to nicole@agreenerfuture.ca

An AGF Butt Blitz Team Coordinator Volunteer will be hosting this event!

Cigarette butts account for 1 in 5 pieces of litter we find at A Greener Future shoreline cleanups.

Join us on Sunday, April 7th, for a community Butt Blitz event to remove cigarette butts from the environment. We hope to prevent future littering by raising awareness and educating communities about the negative impacts that cigarette butt litter has on ecosystems and health.

Participating in this event will contribute to A Greener Future's goal of removing 1 million cigarette butts from the environment across Canada throughout April.

Please bring an up-cycled container with you to collect cigarette butts in (e.g., yogurt tub, coffee tin, etc.) and some gloves or a litter picker.

Due to the type of litter being removed, this is a 19+ event.

Any questions about this event can be directed to nicole@agreenerfuture.ca

An A Greener Future Butt Blitz Team Coordinator Volunteer and the Brantford Green Team will be hosting this event.

Cigarette butts account for 1 in 5 pieces of litter we find at A Greener Future shoreline cleanups.

Join us on Saturday, April 6th, for a community Butt Blitz event to remove cigarette butts from the environment. We hope to prevent future littering by raising awareness and educating communities about the negative impacts that cigarette butt litter has on ecosystems and health.

Participating in this event will contribute to A Greener Future's goal of removing 1 million cigarette butts from the environment across Canada throughout April.

Please bring an up-cycled container with you to collect cigarette butts in (e.g., yogurt tub, coffee tub, etc.) and some gloves or a litter picker. A limited amount of equipment will be available, but we recommend bringing your own to ensure safe participation.

Due to the type of litter being removed, this is a 19+ event.

Any questions about this event can be directed to nicole@agreenerfuture.ca

A Greener Future Butt Blitz Team Coordinator Volunteers will be hosting this event.

Funded by The Regional Municipality of York, A Greener Future presents:

The Home Waste Audit

This workshop is a fun and engaging way for residents of York Region to learn more about their household waste and take simple actions to reduce it. Really simple. We want to make this task as easy as possible so that our participants can see real-life results that they can stick with beyond the workshop.

Through two seminars and some data collection, you'll be able to ensure you're putting waste in the right place and learn how to easily eliminate certain types of waste from your home. Optional activities include guest speakers, webinars, and suggested resources if you want to dig a little deeper. Can you imagine a life where you only take the trash out once per month? It could happen!

Workshop Agenda

Seminar #1 - Welcome & Instructions - October 3, 2023 @ 7 pm (1 hr)

Independent Data Collection - October 4th - October 31st, 2023

Seminar #2 - Results and Wrap-up - November 7th, 2023 @ 7 pm (1 hr)

You will receive an email from us each Wednesday throughout the workshop period that will include instructions or links you'll need to participate, as well as information about additional resources, activities, and prizes.

Space is limited. Only one person per household needs to register.

If you have questions about the workshop please reach out to Rochelle at rochelle@agreenerfuture.ca

Presented in partnership by the Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts and Georgina Public Library

Join an in-person screening of Shoreline: The Paddle Against Plastic. A documentary highlighting the impact of plastic pollution in The Great Lakes.

Discover the journey of Rochelle Byrne as she paddles 430km across Lake Ontario, bringing awareness to the impact plastics found in the water have on the environment.

Join us for a FREE screening followed by a question & answer period with Rochelle Byrne.