What is #PlasticFreeNBV?

Who we are

#PlasticFreeNBV is working to reduce plastic usage by empowering residents and business owners to implement best practices and become stewards of our environment. The program has been designed with a cumulative 3-level system in which participating businesses can choose the most suitable level to their current plastic reduction practices. The more single-use plastic items businesses move away from, the higher the level they can obtain.

We invite you to become a part of this program by pledging to reduce single-use plastics within your business. Whether you’re a restaurant, retail store, music venue or caterer; we can all do our part in protecting the environment we love. After all, North Bay Village could not be a tropical paradise without its natural beauty!

By joining #PlasticFreeNBV and once your business reaches one of the levels below, North Bay Village will provide tailored marketing collateral and recognize your business efforts through all of its communication vehicles.

If you’re interested in learning more about which products to use in your business, visit the Plastic Substitutes page.

Single-use plastic items for the #PlasticFreeNBV certification program

Utensils

Utensils

Stirrers

Straws

Straws

Containers

Containers

Coffee Cups

Coffee Cups

Coffee Lids

Lids

Bags

Bags

Membership Level Requirements

Level 1

This level applies to businesses that have removed plastic straws or plastic bags.

Level 2

This level applies to businesses that have removed plastic strawsplastic bags and one more item from the list of eligible items.

Level 3

This level applies to businesses that have removed all single-use plastic products from the list of eligible materials and/or switched over to 100% reusable.