Greene Turtle Sports Bar goes straw-free to protect marine life

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille announced that as of World Turtle Day, May 23, its restaurants will go straw-free in an effort to protect marine life.

More than 500 million plastic straws are used each day in the United States. By going straw-free, the Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille is saving more than 7 million plastic straws from entering the ecosystem. Biodegradable straws, provided by Aardvark straws, will be available for certain beverages and upon request.

In support of the restaurant’s effort, Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol with a vast collection of brands across spirits and beer, will donate $1 from every bottle of Naked Turtle Rum sold at Greene Turtle to the Sea Turtle Conservancy to help promote awareness about the different species of sea turtles and the various threats to their survival.

A few of the Greene Turtle signature drinks featuring Naked Turtle Rum include: Original Blood Orange Hell in the Shell (Naked Turtle White Rum, tequila, gin, cranberry, Sprite, blood orange sour, peach schnapps and New Amsterdam Vodka); Hurricane Hell in the Shell (Naked Turtle White Rum, Southern Comfort, freshly squeezed orange juice, pineapple juice, citrus sour and grenadine); and the Light & Stormy (Naked Turtle White Rum, bitters and Gosling’s ginger beer).

“The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille values protecting marine life,” said Layla Nielsen, senior director of marketing. “We are excited to do our part by skipping the straw and helping reduce the number of plastic straws in the ecosystem.”