Plastic straws banned in BA restaurants.

[deadOA]

Glad you agree Solving 0.000000000001 of the problem is something to sneeze at.

 

[semigoodlookin]

It is obvious, goes without saying. You chose to say it, fair enough. However, I am curious who said it feels good? You mentioned these were someone's words.

 

[deadOA]

We agree. The nightmare is incomprehensible and NO one is happy about it.

"straws" is a distraction and irresponsible disservice to address a horrendous problem.

 

[jantango]

 

[camel]

A month later, Starbucks is still giving straws with their iced drinks as always. Has anyone noticed any change in restaurants giving out straws?

 

[London2Baires]

A month later, Starbucks is still giving straws with their iced drinks as always. Has anyone noticed any change in restaurants giving out straws?

McDonalds had them restricted behind the counter for a few months and people had to specifically ask for them. Now they are back to handing them out automatically with every meal.

Cheers!

 

[jantango]

How the Plastics Industry Is Fighting to Keep Polluting the World

Pushes to “recycle” plastics are one element of a massive, industry-led effort to suppress meaningful efforts to reduce plastic waste.

theintercept.com

 

[gracielle]

Update:
21 November 2019
Chau plastic straws: effective this Friday they will be banned throughout the City of Buenos Aires

Chau sorbetes: a partir del viernes estarán prohibidos en toda la Ciudad de Buenos Aires

Desde el viernes 22 de noviembre queda prohibido el uso, entrega y distribución de los sorbetes en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

la100.cienradios.com

The measure reaches 4 and 5 star hotels, shopping centers, spaces with capacity for more than three hundred people, "boliches" and all types of shops where drinks are sold.

"Arcos Dorados" is the largest McDonald's franchise and who operates in Argentina delivering a large amount of plastic straws to customers. Its director of Social Commitment and Sustainable Development, Gabriel Serber, commented on the measure: "This is a clear example of how we can take advantage of the size of our brand."

He added: “The responsibility assumed with the environment is part of our values as a company and we will continue to develop it; while we seek to convey a message that transcends our restaurants. With this type of initiatives we teach millions of people the importance of small habits friendly to the planet, so that we are all part of the solution ”.

 

[retiredbanker]

Update:
21 November 2019
Chau plastic straws: effective this Friday they will be banned throughout the City of Buenos Aires

Chau sorbetes: a partir del viernes estarán prohibidos en toda la Ciudad de Buenos Aires

Desde el viernes 22 de noviembre queda prohibido el uso, entrega y distribución de los sorbetes en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

la100.cienradios.com

The measure reaches 4 and 5 star hotels, shopping centers, spaces with capacity for more than three hundred people, "boliches" and all types of shops where drinks are sold.

"Arcos Dorados" is the largest McDonald's franchise and who operates in Argentina delivering a large amount of plastic straws to customers. Its director of Social Commitment and Sustainable Development, Gabriel Serber, commented on the measure: "This is a clear example of how we can take advantage of the size of our brand."

He added: “The responsibility assumed with the environment is part of our values as a company and we will continue to develop it; while we seek to convey a message that transcends our restaurants. With this type of initiatives we teach millions of people the importance of small habits friendly to the planet, so that we are all part of the solution ”.

Yet plastic cups, plastic bottles and plastic bags still abound.

 

[Rich One]

A month later, Starbucks is still giving straws with their iced drinks as always. Has anyone noticed any change in restaurants giving out straws?

Starbucks Olleros yesterday handed out Paper board/Carton straws, these safe Straws used for juices become flaccid after a while and then break...?