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Caesars is phasing out plastic straws

Caesars Entertainment Corp. is the latest major resort on the Strip to eliminate plastic straws and stirrers from all U.S. properties. Currently, plastic straws and stirrers are only available upon request at Caesars’ properties. The next phase of removal will bring sustainable options to all U.S. locations. The company estimates this will remove nearly 200 million straws per year. Ryan Voss, vice president of beverage at Caesars Entertainment

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