Prior to its commitment, the hotel group in South Africa was, on average, disposing of a total of 25,200 in 30 days and 302,400 plastic straws in a year across its franchises. The general impact of plastic straws on the environment demonstrated the importance of the initiative alongside consumers becoming increasingly aware of the implications of plastic wastage.
Shobha Dhurumraj, marketing manager of Mercure South Africa said: "The Mercure Group is proud to be a part of this global initiative, driven by Accor and we pledge our commitment to using biodegradable alternatives to plastic straws.
"We realise that such campaigns are empowering and preserving our natural resources can only lend to the long-term sustainability of the organisations. It is a win for the environment and a win for the Mercure Group."
