No Straw November | Greensboro, NC

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Break the plastic straw habit during November and beyond. Pledge to Skip the Straw!

Over the past 20 years, we've come to expect plastic straws in every drink, but straws are usually dropped in the garbage with no further thought and may become plastic pollution. Greensboro is joining and building upon the momentum of worldwide waste-reduction movements to make plastic straws a thing of the past.

Join fellow Greensboro residents in saying no to plastic straws in November and beyond. Take the pledge today!
Restaurants, bars, and other organizations interested in pledging to reduce their straw use, should fill out this form.
If your establishment is not using straws or already using reusable or natural alternatives, please fill out this form and let us know so we can add you to our list.

Please note, we recognize plastic straws may be necessary for individuals with certain medical conditions or disabilities. The City's goal is to raise awareness about plastic waste and encourage alternatives, but we fully support those who require plastic straws for their health and well-being. Thank you for understanding!

Did you know?

microplastics-including-microbeads Millions of plastic straws are used daily. Many end up in our waterways where they harm wildlife, impact water quality, and add to pollution.

Plastic straws also contaminate recycling because they are too small to capture and make into new products. Ultimately, straws reduce the value of other recyclables and end up in landfills.

Because plastic does not biodegrade, nearly every piece of plastic ever made still exists. Over time, plastics break into increasingly smaller pieces called microplastics, which ultimately find their way up the food chain and into our seafood and drinking water. Your individual actions can make a big difference. Read on to find out how.

Reduce plastic straw use

YOU can make a difference

No Straw November partners

Greensboro establishments are urged to join other establishment that are already using paper straws.

If your establishment is already using plastic straw alternatives, please fill out this form and let us know so we can add you to our list.

Past participants:

Blue Denim

Café Europa

Cincy's

The Corner Slice

Deep Roots Market

Dram & Draught

Elsewhere Museum

Fishers Grille

HQ Greensboro

Jersey Mike's Subs (Georgia St.)

La Bamba (State St.)

Lao Restaurant & Bar

Little Ari's Japanese Kitchen

Maxie B's

M'Coul's Public House

Meraki Handmade

Red Crab

Scuppernong Books

Undercurrent Restaurant

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Questions? Please contact the City's Water Resources Department or Waste Reduction and Recycling division of the Solid Waste and Recycling Department.