Gulfport Challenges Businesses To Go Strawless

GULFPORT, FL -- In an effort to reduce the effect of plastic straws on the environment, the City of Gulfport has created a voluntary Strawless Summer Challenge for city restaurants, bars and cafés.

For a three-month period from July 1 to Sept. 30, businesses can participate by abstaining from giving plastic straws out unless requested by a customer.

Participating businesses will be spotlighted on the city’s website and social media efforts. Businesses that successfully complete the Strawless Summer Challenge will receive a photo spotlight on the city’s website for one year.

To receive more information or to enroll in the challenge, call Gulfport technical events specialist Kristin Ossola at (727) 893-1118 or email kossola@mygulfport.us.

Photo via city of Clearwater