In New York, Yankee Stadium will introduce biodegradable drinking straws made from bioplastic polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA).
The straws are made by WinCup using canola oil as feedstock. The switch will help the home of the Bronx Bombers achieve its target of net zero waste through composting and recycling. Currently, 85% of the stadium’s waste is diverted from landfills.
According to WinCup, the straw is certified for composting commercially or at home. SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Gillette Stadium in New England and the 2021 PGA Championship in South Carolina have already made the switch from conventional plastic straws to WinCup’s alternative.