Plastics Collaborative
Fostering a sustainable future by reducing single-use plastics in the greater Pittsburgh region
What is the Plastics Collaborative?
Vision Statement: A Pittsburgh free from the burden of single-use plastics, where all communities thrive in a clean, healthy, and equitable environment, and future generations inherit a planet sustained by responsible practices and innovative solutions.
Mission Statement: To reduce and eliminate single-use plastics in our community, we strive to create sustainable and equitable solutions, fostering a culture of environmental stewardship through education, advocacy, and inclusive partnerships.
The Plastics Collaborative (PC) initiative under Humane Action Pennsylvania (HAP) is dedicated to fostering a sustainable future by reducing single-use plastics in the greater Pittsburgh region. Our dynamic network comprises representatives from diverse sectors, including community groups, nonprofits, businesses, and local governments. Our focus extends beyond Pittsburgh, encompassing a commitment to environmental justice and equity. As we progress, PC is enthusiastic about continuing to drive positive change. We aim to reduce the use of single-use plastics in Pittsburgh and surrounding municipalities. With a keen eye on environmental justice, we strive to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all.
Our Strategic Plan
How the Plastics Collaborative plans to achieve a more sustainable future in the greater Pittsburgh region
Public Awareness
Conduct engaging events to raise awareness about the impact of single-use plastics on our environment.
Business Partnerships
Collaborate with local businesses to identify and implement opportunities for reducing single-use plastics.
Expanded Policy
Build on the momentum of Pittsburgh’s Plastic Bag Ban to identify other policy opportunities throughout Western PA.
Pittsburgh Bag Plastic Ban
In an effort to promote a cleaner and more sustainable community by reducing the use of single-use plastics, the City of Pittsburgh unanimously passed a Plastic Bag Ban in April 2022.
As of October 14th, 2023, all retail establishments (grocery stores, restaurants, convenience stores, big box stores, etc.) operating within the City of Pittsburgh are prohibited from providing a single-use plastic bag or a non-recycled paper bag to a customer at checkout or through delivery.
Retailers were given a grace period to draw down their existing plastic bag inventory until January 1st, 2024. This grace period has ended and retailers are expected to no longer provide plastic carryout bags to customers.
Calculate how much plastic bag waste affects your area
What you can do to help us reduce single-use plastics
Join the Plastics Collaborative Team
Donate to the Plastics Collaborative
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Pittsburgh Business Reporting Form
Let us know about businesses in the Pittsburgh region that are not adhering to the single-use plastic bag ban!
