Starbucks announced last week that it plans to stop using single-use plastic straws in all of its stores by 2020, and seven other multinational groups have announced that they will stop using single-use plastic straws and replace them with biodegradable plastic straws. As of 2016, there were at least 150 million tons of plastic in the ocean. Starbucks estimates that more than one billion fewer plastic straws will be used in its 28,000 stores across the United States each year when it launches its current program.

So what are these companies going to replace plastic straws with, including starbucks?

starbucks

When starbucks announced it would reduce the waste generated by plastic straws, it said it would replace existing cold straws with recycled plastic LIDS. If guests request a straw while drinking frappuccino, use a straw made of paper or compostable plastic instead.

hyatt

Hyatt announced in a press release that plastic straws will be available only on request from September 1. Hyatt also said it would offer "environmental solutions" to replace other products, without specifying.

Hilton Hotel

Under the Hilton Hotel plan, the group's 650 hotels will stop using plastic straws in 2018 to meet the goal of halving the environmental footprint by 2030. Hilton said it could provide straws at customer request, but paper straws or biodegradable straws.

The marriott

In February 2018, marriott international said more than 60 of its UK hotels would ditch plastic straws, according to the BBC. Marriott said it will offer alternatives, such as biodegradable straws or paper straws at customer request.

American airlines

American airlines, like starbucks and hyatt, announced it would stop using plastic straws altogether by November. The company's flights will use biodegradable products instead of plastic straws.

Alaska airlines

Alaska airlines announced in May that it would replace plastic straws with "sustainable products that help protect the oceans" this summer, ap reported.

Seaworld entertainment

Seaworld entertainment has announced it will stop using single-use plastic straws and plastic bags at all 12 of its theme parks as part of its "global plan to protect animals and habitats". The company's announcement did not suggest the use of other sustainable materials instead.

Royal Caribbean

Earlier this year, royal Caribbean said it would stop using plastic straws on all 50 of its ships by 2019 and would provide paper straws if customers asked.

Article source: guangdong plastic association