Get to know us
At Cigaret Cycle, we work tirelessly to promote the circular economy through the recycling of cigarette butts, with the aim of creating a more sustainable future for everyone.
We organize various cigarette butt collection campaigns in public spaces and informative seminars on recycling awareness in schools and businesses.
Our Vision
Our vision is a world where public spaces are clean and respected, free from the danger and pollution caused by cigarette butts. We aim to tackle this major problem that threatens everyone, including non-smokers, and which serves as an indicator of a civilized society. We believe that this ambitious goal is entirely achievable and can be accomplished through a coordinated effort that operates on three fundamental levels.
Informing and Raising Public Awareness
Through actions and events, we seek to increase citizens' awareness of the harmful effects of cigarette butts on the environment and the need for responsible management.
Collection
Through the placement of special bins at selected public locations and businesses throughout the country, we create an accessible and effective collection network, so that smokers can extinguish their cigarette butts there instead of carelessly discarding them.
Recycling in Practice
We manage the collected cigarette butts, promoting them for detoxification and recycling, transforming them into new materials and products, thereby reducing their environmental footprint and contributing to the circular economy.
Our Commitment to a Green Tomorrow
At Cigaret Cycle AMKE, our commitment to the environment is the cornerstone of our existence. Since 2019, we have been pioneering the circular economy, transforming a harmful waste product into an opportunity for sustainable development. Every one of our actions stems from the belief that the responsible management of cigarette butts is crucial for a cleaner and healthier future for everyone.
Our Jurney
Starting with the recognition of an underrated environmental problem, we developed a holistic program that combines awareness, collection, and recycling. Every step in our history reflects our commitment to a greener planet.
2019
Cigaret Cycle AMKE was founded in 2019 with a clear focus on environmental protection, the circular economy, and sustainable development. From the beginning, its mission has centered on the collection, management, and recycling of cigarette butts, recognizing their multiple environmental impacts. At the same time, the organization undertakes public awareness actions about this problem and the necessity of recycling.
From Idea to Action
To address the cigarette butt problem on a large scale, we developed and implemented the innovative #gopafreeprogram. This program includes a comprehensive framework of actions for informing and raising public awareness, in collaboration with relevant public bodies, organizations, and businesses. A key pillar of #gopafree is the placement of special bins at selected public locations and businesses throughout the country, such as squares, parks, hospitals, ports, and beaches. These bins allow smokers to extinguish their cigarette butts there, instead of carelessly discarding them, thereby actively contributing to the reduction of pollution.
Today
The program #gopafree Cigaret Cycle AMKE has made impressive progress to date, demonstrating its effectiveness in protecting the environment. More than 1,000+ special cigarette butt recycling bins , through which over 12,000,000+ cigarette butts.This wide-ranging action is not geographically limited, as the program is successfully implemented in 25 Municipalities, 15+ Organizations, and 100+ Businesses all over Greece, creating a comprehensive network of environmental awareness and action.
Events and Education
What we do
Education and Awareness
We offer educational workshops and organize public events to enhance social awareness around recycling.
Research and Development
See the annual reports and learn about the organization's significant achievements over the years.
Sustainability and Recycling
Learn how cigarette butts can be transformed into useful materials and contribute to the sustainability of our environment.
Media and Publicity
Explore our media presence and how our actions have been covered by the media.
Participation and Volunteerism
We encourage and welcome volunteer participation in all our actions, offering opportunities for activism and personal growth.
Achievements
We promote research into recycling and the improvement of production methods through technological innovations.