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SENATE 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; 
 
 
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2    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
3ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare April 1, 
42025 as Skip the Plastic Day in Illinois; and be it further
 
5    RESOLVED, That we urge all residents, businesses, and 
6visitors to reduce plastic waste and protect our environment; 
7and be it further
 
8    RESOLVED, That we commend all businesses that willingly 
9participate in Skip the Plastic Day by only offering 
10single-use plastic items, including straws and cutlery, by 
11request and that take proactive steps toward reducing plastic 
12waste; and be it further
 
13    RESOLVED, That we commend all residents who refuse the use 
14of single-use plastic items.