IL HR0063

Declares April 1, 2025 as "Skip the Plastic Day" in Illinois

Urges all residents, businesses, and visitors to reduce plastic waste and protect the environment

Commends businesses that offer single-use plastic items like straws and cutlery only upon customer request

Recognizes the Skip the Plastic Campaign, created by Nicolina Pappas of Nicolina's Turtle Co. in partnership with the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative and the Bi-State Conservation Action Network

Notes that restaurants adopting accessories-upon-request policies have saved an average of $5,000 per year, and that more than 280 million tons of short-lived plastic products become waste annually