Moka on Silver Street are taking steps to ban plastic straws and introduce a biodegradable alternative for cocktails, mixers and soft drinks.

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This will reduce plastic consumption and its environmental impact.

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Straws will no longer be served in drinks, but the new biodegradable straws will be available if needed.

 

General Manager Paul Oloo said: “We’re all about serving up a great night out, but the only straws we’ll offer to customers will be made from renewable plant sources.”

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Moka is part of The Deltic Group which is introducing the straw ban as part of its commitment to be eco-friendly.

 

Dame Ellen MacArthur, the round the world yachtswoman, campaigns to promote a circular economy in which plastic are reused, refilled and recycled rather than used once and thrown away.

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She said: “Shifting to a real circular economy for plastics is a massive opportunity to close the loop, save billions of dollars, and decouple plastics production from fossil fuel consumption.”

 

Numerous chains across the country are ditching plastic straws in an effort to reduce waste, including All Bar One, Costa Coffee, and JD Weatherspoon.