Aramark to reduce single-use plastic footprint company-wide
The company plans to expand its offering of reusable water bottles, mugs, takeout containers and bags.
Aramark, Philadelphia, Pa., announced plans to reduce its single-use plastic footprint across its global operations. The company’s strategy includes plans to phase out plastic straws and stirrers, thus decreasing plastic straw use by 60% by 2020, representing 100 million straws per year.
Aramark will prioritize the reduction of single-use plastic in additional categories, including bags and cutlery. The company plans to expand its offering of reusable water bottles, mugs, takeout containers and bags.