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 Summer is a Keys-wide initiative led by Monroe County and its partners to help local restaurants reduce single-use plastic waste. From July through September 2025, participating businesses pledge to only provide items like plastic utensils, straws, napkins, and condiment packets upon customer request.
This simple shift helps:
✂️ Cut down on unnecessary single-use waste
💵 Save restaurants money on supply costs
🌊 Protect the fragile ecosystems of the Florida Keys
Participating restaurants receive promotional materials, community recognition, 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!
Southernmost Pint Brewpub, Key West
Love Bites Bistro, Islamorada
Key Largo Conch House, Key Largo
Date & Thyme, Key West
Half Shell Raw Bar, Key West
Southernmost Point Bar, Key West
Seaside Eatery, Key Largo
Fausto’s Food Palace, Key West
Harpoon Harry’s, Key West
La Creperie French Cafe, Key West
ViV Wine Bistro, Key West
Gardenia's Bistro, Islamorada
Safe Harbor Angler House, Islamorada
Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill, Islamorada
What The Fish Rolls & More, Tavernier
NUM THAI AND SUSHI BAR, Key Largo
Doc’s Diner, Key Largo
Sushi Song, Key West
Grain and Berry, Key West
Amigos Tortilla Bar, Key West
SS Wreck, Marathon
7 Mile Vapor, Big Pine Key
Forks & Stix, Big Pine Key
Brutus Land and Sea, Marathon
Bad Boy Burrito, Islamorada
Moondog Cafe, LLC, Key West
Some cleanup data highlights:
Organizations in support of this Initiative:
Surfrider Foundation
Monroe County
City of Key West
Islamorada, Village of Islands
Monroe County Tourist Development Council
League of Women Voters of the Upper Keys
Marine Lab Environmental Education Center
Mote Marine Laboratory
Conch Republic Marine Army
Coral Isles Church
Coastlove
I.CARE
Ocean Aid 360
Save Our Key Deer
Florida Bay Forever
Plant a Million Corals
Florida Keys Wild Bird Center
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Save-a-Turtle
Friends of Bahia Honda State Park
Reef Renewal