Skip the Stuff Cape Cod

Our Cape & Islands Chapter is launching a "Skip the Stuff" campaign, to pass local "Skip the Stuff" ordinances across numerous Cape Cod towns.

What is “Skip The Stuff?”

Skip The Stuff (“STS”) is a national campaign that aims to reduce foodware waste by ensuring that restaurant takeout orders do not automatically include single-use accessories such as plastic utensils, straws, condiments, and napkins. Under an STS policy, these items would be added only upon request by the customer.

STS was originally developed by Upstream Solutions (which offers an STS “toolkit” of campaign resources), and there are multiple models from other organizations including Just-Zero and Beyond Plastics. 

STS policies are tailored to the needs of the local communities that they are passed in. But as a general guideline, check out this FAQ developed by the City of Denver, Colorado.

In general, single-use condiments would include packaged items such as:

•       Sauces (like ketchup, relish, mayo, mustard, soy sauce, salad dressing, hot sauce)
•       Seasonings (like salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes)
•       Spreads (like cream cheese, jelly, butter)

And single-use food service ware items would include:

•       Knives, forks, spoons, sporks, and chopsticks
•       Napkins
•       Straws
•       Stirrers, splash sticks, and cocktail sticks

How can I get involved in Skip The Stuff with Surfrider Cape & Islands?

Contact our Campaigns Coordinator at ptemple@capeandislands.surfrider.org and outreach@capeandislands.surfrider.org.