San Francisco International Airport bans plastic bottles for water

The San Francisco International Airport has taken a major step towards eco-friendly practices by banning plastic bottles at is premises, starting August 20, 2019. Last week, the airport announced its decision to ban the sale of plastic bottles as a part of its zero-waste initiative. So, what does this mean for vendors and passengers at the airport?
The new policy would ensure that shops, restaurants, lounges, and vending machines do not sell or offer water in plastic bottles. The airport is encouraging passengers to bring their personal containers, which can be refilled at water filling points across the airport.


According to Doug Yakel, an airport spokesman, the airport administration is under the impression that San Francisco International Airport is the first airport to put this ban, and they are hoping that other airports would soon follow suit. The authorities have however added that shops inside the airport can provide plastic bottles that are reusable. It is, of course, one of the biggest and busiest airports in the USA.
The move has irked a lot of passengers even as it has mostly received positive feedback. The cause of worry for most people is the fact that they have to carry another item, which inconvenient for some. As of now, the ban only stands on plastic bottles that carry water, while sodas, juices, and flavoured water can still be sold in plastic for now.