Inova Health System announced they are doing away with plastic straws and single-use plastic items in their five northern Virginia hospitals and will be offering alternatives for people with disabilities.
Inova says the move will help to eliminate the use of three million straws and help reduce waste from entering the Chesapeake Bay.
“Inova recognizes that being a leader in healthcare means caring for our environment as well as our patients. We understand the health of our planet affects the health of our patients and community, and encourage others in our industry to join this endeavor,"
the largest health system in northern Virginia stated.