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LA's plastic straw ban goes into effect
As awareness grows about the environmental toll of single-use plastics, retailers and regulators alike are finding ways to decrease their use. Straws have become a prime target. Cities like Los Angeles have banned some businesses from giving them out.
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LA's plastic straw ban goes into effect
You'll have to try a little harder now to get a straw with your drink. The City of Los Angeles is kicking off a new rule that bans big businesses from giving out straws unless they’re requested.
The new rule applies to businesses with 26 or more employees in an effort to reduce plastic waste — but drive-thrus are an important exception. From your car, you still automatically get a straw.
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