The Use Less Plastic Coalition

Join the Movement to Reduce Single-Use Plastics on Cape Cod!

Our mission is to help Cape Cod businesses transition away from single-use plastics while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability.

Your donation helps support our Coalition work!

The Use Less Plastic Coalition provides:

• Educational resources and best practices
• Marketing assistance to promote your environmental commitment
• Networking opportunities with like-minded businesses
• Practical solutions tailored to your specific needs

Cape Cod welcomes millions of tourists annually, with hospitality businesses earning the majority of their yearly revenue during a brief 3 to 4-month season. In this fast-paced environment, businesses prioritize speed, convenience, and cost-effectiveness to serve as many customers as possible.

While plastic provides an inexpensive solution in the short term, the true environmental and health costs are substantial!

Environmental Impact: Since 2002, global plastic production has more than doubled, with 50% of all plastic produced being single-use.

Health Concerns: Emerging research reveals plastics as a human health hazard, with harmful chemicals like phthalates and bisphenols potentially entering our bodies through food and beverages.

Hidden Plastics: Many products are coated with plastic linings that aren't immediately obvious to consumers.

Future Costs: The long-term environmental cleanup and health impacts will far exceed any short-term savings.

Join the Movement to Reduce Single-Use Plastics on Cape Cod! Donate today!

Together, we can preserve Cape Cod's natural beauty while maintaining thriving businesses and healthy communities. Small steps toward plastic reduction today will create lasting positive change for our environment, our health, and our economy!

Visit uselessplasticcapecod.org to learn more!