Illinois HR 63: SKIP THE PLASTIC DAY

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HR0063LRB104 10233 ECR 20307 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is committed to promoting 

3sustainable practices, reducing plastic waste, and preserving 

4the environment for present and future generations; and

5 WHEREAS, Plastic is made from toxic fossil fuels that 

6never decompose, harming people, wildlife, and the 

7environment; and

8 WHEREAS, More than 280 million tons of short-lived plastic 

9products become waste every year; and

10 WHEREAS, The State of Illinois recognizes the importance 

11of proactive measures to address this issue; and

12 WHEREAS, It is estimated that restaurants have saved an 

13average of $5,000 per year by adopting 

14accessories-upon-request policies; and

15 WHEREAS, The Skip the Plastic Campaign, created by 

16Nicolina Pappas of Nicolina's Turtle Co. and in partnership 

17with the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative and the 

18Bi-State Conservation Action Network, aims to reduce the 

19unnecessary use of single-use plastic by promoting the 

20practice of providing such items only upon customer request; 

HR0063- 2 -LRB104 10233 ECR 20307 r

1therefore, be it

2 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 

3HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 

4we declare April 1, 2025 as Skip the Plastic Day in Illinois; 

5and be it further

6 RESOLVED, That we urge all residents, businesses, and 

7visitors to reduce plastic waste and protect our environment; 

8and be it further

9 RESOLVED, That we commend all businesses that willingly 

10participate in Skip the Plastic Day by only offering 

11single-use plastic items, including straws and cutlery, by 

12request and that take proactive steps toward reducing plastic 

13waste;