Intermountain Healthcare has joined an environmental movement to reduce the use of straws. And this health care giant has traditionally used a whole bunch of them at its cafés and bistros across the state of Utah.
The company announced that it will switch to strawless lids at all 39 of its food outlets in Utah, which it estimates will reduce the number of straws used at Intermountain Healthcare facilities by 2 million per year.
“It’s a good feeling to know we’re greatly reducing plastic usage and helping Utah’s environment,” said Robin Aufdenkampe, Intermountain’s food and nutrition director.