Skip the Stuff in New York
Surfrider’s volunteer-led New York Chapters are committed to reducing plastic pollution by passing “Skip the Stuff” legislation.
Such legislation flips the norm and will change customer expectations for restaurant takeout and delivery orders. Under Skip the Stuff, instead of expecting to receive extra items like utensils and condiments, customers will expect to not receive those items unless they specifically request them.
In addition to protecting our ocean against plastic pollution, this bill will save restaurants money. Nationally, restaurants spend about $20 billion per year on such disposable items. A study in Red Bank, NJ, found that restaurants implementing Skip the Stuff sent 94% less “stuff” out the door, saving money and reducing waste.
The four Surfrider Foundation Chapters in New York host many beach cleanups, and the single-use plastic items addressed in this bill are among the most commonly found and expensive to clean up.
Take a couple of minutes and send a message of support for this legislation to your New York elected officials!
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Skip the Stuff in New York
Surfrider’s volunteer-led New York Chapters are committed to reducing plastic pollution by passing “Skip the Stuff” legislation.
Such legislation flips the norm and will change customer expectations for restaurant takeout and delivery orders. Under Skip the Stuff, instead of expecting to receive extra items like utensils and condiments, customers will expect to not receive those items unless they specifically request them.
In addition to protecting our ocean against plastic pollution, this bill will save restaurants money. Nationally, restaurants spend about $20 billion per year on such disposable items. A study in Red Bank, NJ, found that restaurants implementing Skip the Stuff sent 94% less “stuff” out the door, saving money and reducing waste.
The four Surfrider Foundation Chapters in New York host many beach cleanups, and the single-use plastic items addressed in this bill are among the most commonly found and expensive to clean up.
Take a couple of minutes and send a message of support for this legislation to your New York elected officials!
