Reduce Plastic Waste
Want to see effective plastic reduction policy in Chicago? Voice your support for legislation currently being considered in Springfield that would ban foam foodware and plastic bags.
Submit witness slips on behalf of the foam foodware ban (SB1531) and plastic bag ban (SB1872) by Thursday, March 20. Witness slips are a quick and easy way to help show support for the bill. Here are some tips:
In Section I, fill out your information. In the 'Firm/Business or Agency' and 'Title' boxes, enter "Self"
In Section II Representation, enter “Self” into the box
In Section III Position, mark "Proponent"
In Section IV Testimony, mark "Record of Appearance Only"
Next, use these forms from our partners to ask your legislators to support these bills:
Illinois Environmental Council: Let’s Kick Single-Use Plastic and Waste
Environment Illinois: Say Farewell to Foam
Alliance for the Great Lakes: Keep Plastic Out of Lake Michigan & Our Drinking Water