St. Ingbert Launches Major Cigarette Butt Collection Campaign on October 25
St. Ingbert is gearing up for a significant environmental initiative on October 25, 2025. Led by sustainability officer Claus Günther, along with local conservation group NABU St. Ingbert and Klimafit St. Ingbert, the city will host a cigarette butt collection campaign. The event aims to tackle the pressing issue of discarded cigarette butts, which pose a substantial threat to the environment.
The campaign, set to commence at 10 am, encourages volunteers to participate. Those interested are advised to bring along a grabber and a bucket to aid in the collection. This isn't the first time St. Ingbert has addressed this problem. In 2024, an action in the pedestrian zone highlighted the environmental hazards of carelessly discarded cigarette butts.
Cigarette butts, though small, cause significant damage to water, soil, and local wildlife. The German Environment Agency has classified them as 'particularly significant' due to their sheer quantity and toxicity. On October 25, the event will not only collect discarded cigarette butts but also install 40 new ashtrays in the pedestrian zone and at the bus station to encourage responsible disposal.
With over 70 billion cigarette butts carelessly discarded annually in Germany, the St. Ingbert campaign seeks to make a tangible difference. By collecting cigarette butts and providing proper disposal options, the city hopes to reduce litter, protect the environment, and foster a cleaner, healthier community.
