Worldwide campaigning
More and more people and organisations worldwide are calling for a ban on cigarette filters. With our National Ambassador-program we bring together frontrunners from various countries of the world. We organise structural meetings and provide them with the knowledge and tools to increase public and political support in their region.
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Want to help make the campaign a success in your country? Become an ambassador and join in on the action!
Our National Ambassadors
Steven Dereck Chinsendenji (Malawi)
Environmental activist and youth advocate
”My name is Steven Dereck Chinsendenji, an environmental activist and youth advocate from Malawi. I have led several national and community-based campaigns focused on river cleanups, fossil fuel divestment, and environmental education.”
Shannon Mead (Australia)
Founder and Executive Director of No More Butts
”I’m the Founder and Executive Director of No More Butts, a volunteer-run environmental charity based out of Australia. I left corporate life in 2020 to focus on protecting the world from the scourge of tobacco waste.”
Kristiaan Proesmans (Belgium)
PhD researcher in pharmaceutical sciences
”I’m Kristiaan Proesmans, and I became a national ambassador of the No (Plastic) Filter campaign in Belgium because I care about both public health issues and the environmental pollution caused by cigarette filters.”
Bellal Hossain (Bangladesh)
Founder of Prattasha Samazik Unnayan Sangstha (PSUS)
”With my organisation PSUS we have implemented various activities to prevent tobacco and plastic pollution since 2009. The organization has been included as a member of ‘Break Free From Plastic’ since July 9, 2021. I’m very happy to bring the No (Plastic) Filter-campaign to Bangladesh.”
Toussaint Balumuene (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Founder Global Climate Foundation DRC
”As the founder of the Global Climate Change Foundation DRC (GCCF Congo), and as an environmentalist and activist, I want to educate, share information, and engage with my people about the problem of cigarette filters and the possible solution.”
Manuel Rojo (Chile)
Founder of Allianza Basura Cero Chile
Michael Anguria (Uganda)
Founder of SAF-TESO
”My organisation SAF-TESO works to conserve nature, restore ecosystems, and empower local communities. Our environmental programs address pollution, including cigarette butt waste, which harms soil, water, and wildlife. . We believe that collaborating with No (Plastic) Filter can strengthen our initiatives and create greater impact in environmental conservation and community empowerment.”
Bernadette Hakken (Netherlands)
Founder of ‘Het Peukenmeisje’ and coordinator of No Butts Day