Take the Plastic-Free Pledge!

UVA Sustainability invites you to take the Plastic Free 2023 Pledge Today!

The University of Virginia’s 2030 Sustainability Plan includes a goal to reduce the total amount of waste to 30% of 2010 levels by 2030. To achieve this, the University must significantly reduce single-use plastics.

In 2021, UVA began prohibiting the purchase of plastic food service items, plastic water bottles, and plastic bags. In addition to ensuring UVA funds aren’t used to purchase these materials, this pledge seeks to encourage individuals to help further reduce single-use plastics. 

Everyone at UVA – students, staff, and faculty – is invited to take the #PlasticFree2023 pledge to reduce the use of single-use plastics.

View and sign the pledge here.