Sedona AZ (April 16, 2019) – The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau joined forces with the City of Sedona, Sedona Compost, Keep Sedona Beautiful and the Sustainability Alliance to launch Straw Free Sedona, a campaign that encourages local businesses and their patrons to cease use of plastic straws.
Since then, dozens of businesses have pledged to avoid one-time use plastic straws from their inventory; a small step towards a more sustainable Sedona. Initial reports have shown that since the launch of the campaign, over a half million plastic one-time use straws have been eliminated in Sedona!
To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau (SCC&TB) has donated 10 reusable stainless-steel straws to participating restaurants for their first 10 patrons!
Be one of the first ten customers at the following businesses to receive a free usable straw:
- 89Agave
- A Sunset Chateau
- Alma de Sedona Inn
- Agave Highlands Golf Course
- Black Cow Cafe
- Briar Patch Inn on Oak Creek
- ChocolaTree Organic Oasis
- Cress on Oak Creek
- Cucina Rustica
- Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano
- Etch Kitchen & Bar
- Gerardo’s Italian Kitchen
- Hideaway House
- Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
- Holiday Inn Express Sedona – Oak Creek
- Indian Gardens Cafe & Market
- Local Juicery
- Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
- Oaxaca Restaurant & Rooftop Cantina
- Oregano’s Pizza Bistro
- Pisa Lisa
- PJ’s Village Pub
- Plant 2 Platter
- Poco Diablo Resort
- Ramsey’s Rocks and Minerals
- Red Rock Gelato
- Reds
- Secret Garden Café at Tlaquepaque
- Sedona Beer Company
- Sedona Golf Resort
- Sedona Pizza Company
- Sedona Poké Company
- Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa
- Sedonuts
- Shadow Rock Tap + Table
- TC’s Bar and Grill
- Thai Palace Uptown
- The Hudson
- The Melting Point
- Village Lodge
Thank you to the following businesses who have eagerly jumped on this sustainable initiative. Although the elimination of plastic straws is a small step towards less waste on land and in the water, there are many more initiatives that can be put into action; such as decreasing use of plastic bags and Styrofoam containers. Perhaps your home or business can work towards zero-waste or use your food waste to compost your new vegetable garden.
Which initiative will you lead? How will you change the world on Earth Day?
Learn more and view all participating businesses at www.StrawFreeSedona.com. This is one of many sustainable initiatives forthcoming in the Sustainable Tourism Plan.
