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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is committed to promoting
3 sustainable practices, reducing plastic waste, and preserving
4 the environment for present and future generations; and
5 WHEREAS, Plastic is made from toxic fossil fuels that
6 never decompose, harming people, wildlife, and the
7 environment; and
8 WHEREAS, More than 280 million tons of short-lived plastic
9 products become waste every year; and
10 WHEREAS, The State of Illinois recognizes the importance
11 of proactive measures to address this issue; and
12 WHEREAS, It is estimated that restaurants have saved an
13 average of $5,000 per year by adopting
14 accessories-upon-request policies; and
15 WHEREAS, The Skip the Plastic Campaign, created by
16 Nicolina Pappas of Nicolina's Turtle Co. and in partnership
17 with the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative and the
18 Bi-State Conservation Action Network, aims to reduce the
19 unnecessary use of single-use plastic by promoting the
20 practice of providing such items only upon customer request;
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1 therefore, be it
2 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
3 HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
4 we declare April 1, 2025 as Skip the Plastic Day in Illinois;
5 and be it further
6 RESOLVED, That we urge all residents, businesses, and
7 visitors to reduce plastic waste and protect our environment;
8 and be it further
9 RESOLVED, That we commend all businesses that willingly
10 participate in Skip the Plastic Day by only offering
11 single-use plastic items, including straws and cutlery, by
12 request and that take proactive steps toward reducing plastic
13 waste; and be it further
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