"no plastic please" is a HUMANE ACTION Pittsburgh campaign aimed at reducing single-use plastic to protect our communities' health, wildlife, and environment. Our goal is to have as many people as possible take the "no plastic please" pledge below and challenge themselves to eliminate single-use plastic to reduce the suffering of all living creatures. Our campaign suggests starting with refusing the following targeted items:
If you want to join us in our cause, please try the following action items:
- plastic straws;
- plastic bags;
- plastic cups;
- plastic take out containers;
- plastic bottles;
- all styrofoam;
- plastic stirrers; and
- plastic cutlery.
If you want to join us in our cause, please try the following action items:
- Before ordering, just say "no plastic please"!
- Bring your own shopping bag.
- Carry a reusable water bottle.
- Bring your own coffee cup.
- Pack your lunch/leftovers in reusable containers.
- Say no to disposable straws and cutlery.
- Skip the plastic produce bags.
- Give up beverages in plastic bottles.
- Pay attention to plastic packaging.
- Share these tips with your friends.
Please support our Community Partners who have pledged to reduce or eliminate their use of plastic:
To see what plastics they have reduced or eliminated, please view our spreadsheet here:
To see what plastics they have reduced or eliminated, please view our spreadsheet here:
If you own a business and are ready to make a commitment to reduce single-use plastic, please become one of our Community Partners by completing the form below.