Schedule an in-district constituent meeting with an elected official about Skip the Stuff, or another single-use plastic policy that has already been introduced. 

Also known as a lobby visit, these meetings are the single most effective way to educate your elected representative about plastic pollution and encourage them to take action to address the plastic pollution crisis by introducing or co-sponsoring meaningful legislation.

Make your request via email (click here for a sample request email you can modify) and follow up with a call to the Appointment Secretary/Scheduler. Make sure to:

• Suggest specific times and dates for your meeting. 

• Let them know what issue and legislation (including the bill number, if you have one) you wish to discuss. 

• Make sure they know that you are a constituent and include your mailing address, etc.

• Be prepared to follow up multiple times! If you don't hear back within a couple of days, follow up via email and or by giving the office a call.

Read through the rest of our tips on how to organize an effective meeting with your elected official.