Unsmoke Butt Blitz Cleanup Event

Help build a park bench—one cigarette butt at a time. The A Greener Future team is hosting a Butt Blitz cleanup at Ripley's Aquarium, and they need your help to reach their ambitious national goal of collecting 1 million cigarette butts. This is a fantastic way to get outside, meet like-minded neighbours, and make a tangible difference in our city's environment.

Turning Pollution into Progress

Did you know that it takes 1 million recycled cigarette butts to build a real park bench through TerraCycle? By participating in this event, you are directly contributing to turning toxic litter into something lasting and useful for the public. It’s a simple, effective way to take action against urban pollution.

Why It’s Worth Going

This is a great community-building event that’s perfect for all ages. Whether you’re a long-time environmental advocate or just looking for a way to give back to the city, your contribution matters. Plus, you’ll be meeting at the iconic Ripley’s Aquarium, right in the heart of the downtown waterfront—a great spot to spend the rest of your Saturday.

Practical Information

• **What to expect:** A community cleanup event. You'll meet at the front steps of Ripley's Aquarium for a safety briefing before heading out to collect litter.
• **What to bring:** Weather-appropriate clothing, a reusable water bottle, gloves, and a container (like a coffee can or grocery bag) for the butts you collect.
• **How to get there:** Ripley's Aquarium is steps from Union Station, making it incredibly easy to reach by GO Train, TTC subway, or streetcar.

Don't forget to register online before the event to help the organizers keep track of the total impact. Let’s show how powerful small, collective actions can be.