JD Wetherspoon is to become the latest sector operator to stop the use of plastic straws.
It will stop using plastic straws in its c900 pubs across the UK and Republic of Ireland by the end of this year.
In addition, and with immediate effect, straws will no longer be automatically added to drinks, although they remain available for customers if requested.
From January 2018, all the company’s pubs will use biodegradable paper straws.
JDW joins a growing number of operators to ban or restrict the use of plastic straws, including The Alchemist, Laine Pub Company, Oakman Inns, All Bar One, and Liberation Group.
Chief executive John Hutson said: “These changes are part of an overall commitment from the company to reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste produced. We believe Wetherspoon pub-goers will welcome this.”
