Alaska Airlines is replacing its plastic stir straws and citrus picks with sustainable alternatives starting in July.
Last year, the Seattle-based carrier distributed 22 million plastic stir straws and citrus picks. They will be replaced with white birch stir sticks and a bamboo alternative for the citrus pick, while non-plastic straws will be available upon request.
Alaska Airlines partnered with incubator Lonely Whale to implement the initiative, which is part of the airline’s goal of reducing…
