36 Billion
Photo: Brian Yurasits36 billion of disposable utensils are used and each year in the United States.
This horrific number is not getting lower during this pandemic, while we order more take out than ever. Utensils, straws, condiments, napkins, turned into trash, would wrap around our globe 139 times.
As we are helping and supporting our local restaurants to stay open for business with ordering out, we produce more trash.
Consumption of single-use plastics has increased by 250% - 300% since the pandemic began.
What can YOU do?
Tell food vender what you DON’T want
Order food from vendors that use recycled and compostable food containers → SEARCH FOR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE PRODUCTS
Use your own utensils
Recycle or reuse the containers and utensils you do receive
Eat your leftovers
Store or freeze food properly
Tell your legislator to pass environmental friendly packaging laws
If you live in LA: → Tell the LA City Council and County Board of Supervisors to support legislation to #SkipTheStuff