Join the movement to reduce single use waste in the Florida Keys.
Skip the Stuff
Did you know? In the U.S., 561 billion disposable food service items are used every year, resulting in 4.9 million tons of waste. Americans use more than 36 billion utensils and as much as 142 billion straws each year.
Take the pledge! Skip the Stuff is a Keys-wide initiative led by Monroe County and its partners to help local restaurants reduce single-use plastic waste. Each year, participating businesses pledge to provide single-use items such as plastic utensils, straws, napkins, and condiment packets only upon customer request and follow recycling or waste-diversion practices appropriate for their area. Participating individuals commit to making plastic-reduction choices in their everyday activities.
This simple shift helps:
Businesses save on supply costs
Reduce single use waste
Prevent debris from entering the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Contribute to a cleaner, healthier Keys community
Participating restaurants receive promotional materials, community recognition and recognition as a “green business” on the TDC’s new Responsible Tourism Green Business Directory, and the satisfaction of supporting a more sustainable tourism industry.
Join us in making a positive impact, skip the stuff and support a cleaner Keys!
