Petition · past parliament
Ban the sale of filtered cigarettes across the UK.
Closed
167 signatures
What the petition asks
It is widely accepted that cigarette filters have little to no health benefits for smokers. Many understand that cigarette filters contain large amounts of toxic chemicals but most people do not realise they contain plastic and are the biggest ocean pollutant on the planet.
Over 4.5 trillion cigarette butts find their way into the environment every single year. It's estimated that a cigarette butt will take 10-12 years to break down.
By banning cigarette filters we could eliminate a massive percentage of plastic/litter finding its way to our streets, rivers and oceans almost overnight benefiting us, wildlife and the environment. It's likely to encourage more smokers to give up too.
By banning cigarette filters we could eliminate a massive percentage of plastic/litter finding its way to our streets, rivers and oceans almost overnight benefiting us, wildlife and the environment. It's likely to encourage more smokers to give up too.
Timeline
| 12 Sep 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
167
Status
Closed
Opened
12 Sep 2018
Closed
12 Mar 2019
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.