SURFRIDER AGAINST CIGARETTE BUTTS 2026

Description

We are participating on the campaign of June action Month – Against Cigarette Butts!

Location

Eantos 3, Paleo Faliro 175 62, Grèce

Participants

Top 10 most commonly collected waste items

Cigarette butts / filters
3,050
Cigarette butts / filters
Unidentifiable plastic fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
400
Unidentifiable plastic fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
Unidentifiable polystyrene fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
90
Unidentifiable polystyrene fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
Plastic bottle caps (including the ring and seal)
30
Plastic bottle caps (including the ring and seal)
Wet wipes (household, hygiene)
25
Wet wipes (household, hygiene)
Plastic beverage bottles holding 50 cl or less
22
Plastic beverage bottles holding 50 cl or less
Metal cans
18
Metal cans
Packaging for sweets and confectionery (candy, cakes)
15
Packaging for sweets and confectionery (candy, cakes)
Paper/cardboard beverage cups, including lids
15
Paper/cardboard beverage cups, including lids
Plastic drink cups, including lids
13
Plastic drink cups, including lids

Other waste

  • Tobacco packs Tobacco packs 12
  • Plastic bags Plastic bags 12
  • Intertwined ropes/cords Intertwined ropes/cords 10
  • Straws Straws 9
  • Lollipop sticks Lollipop sticks 8
  • Glass bottles Glass bottles 8
  • Lighters Lighters 6
  • Nicotine pouches Nicotine pouches 6
  • Plastic beverage bottles larger than 50 cl Plastic beverage bottles larger than 50 cl 6
  • Cotton swabs Cotton swabs 6
  • Disposable plates and cutlery Disposable plates and cutlery 5
  • Metal capsules Metal capsules 5
  • Paper and cardboard food packaging/containers Paper and cardboard food packaging/containers 3
  • Puffs Puffs 2
  • Polystyrene food packaging/containers Polystyrene food packaging/containers 1
  • Textiles Textiles 1

Fundraiser Chatroom

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Surfrider Local Chapter

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Practical Information

Sunday, June 7, 2026 – 11:00 a.m.
Eantos 3, Paleo Faliro 175 62, Grèce

Want to get your employees involved in ocean conservation?

The Retrace! project is aimed at citizens who wish to work together to organize and participate in waste collection efforts across Europe.

If you’d like to engage your employees in this type of initiative, you’ll be redirected to a dedicated page showcasing the services we offer to businesses, including support from qualified facilitators to ensure high-quality team-building sessions.