This is your chance to tell the European Commission to ban all cigarette filters!
Single-use plastic products are suffocating our oceans. They are a direct threat to marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. In 2019, the European Commission introduced the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) to tackle this crisis and protect our coastlines. While the directive successfully banned many of the most littered items (cutlery, straws, and more), it didn’t include a ban on cigarette filters. Despite being one of the most frequently found litter on our beaches, cities and in nature, they remain exempt from the ban.
The time for change is now. The SUPD is being evaluated, and the European Commission is listening. This is our opportunity to demand an improved directive that includes a total ban on cigarette filters. The public consultation is open until March 17th, 2026. Let’s make our voices heard!
Europe: Single-Use Plastics Directive
How to participate
On this page, you’ll find the direct link to the rules on Single-Use Plastics and Fishing Gear Evaluation and the resources you need to push for a plastic-free future.
To help you navigate the SUPD public consultation, choose the option that works best for you:
1. Watch our video and contribute to the consultation
Need a quick briefing before you dive in? Our video breaks down the SUPD, explains why plastic filters are still a massive problem, and walks you through the entire process navigating you to the public consultation questionnaire. We’ll show you exactly how you can successfully submit your feedback.
2. Directly go to our guide and contribute to the consultation
Ready to take action? We’ve made it easy. We have developed a step-by-step guide with the strongest answers to ensure the European Commission hears a clear, unified message: it is time to ban cigarette filters.