REHOBOTH BEACH, De. – Over 500 million plastic straws are used everyday in the United States, but that figure will be reduced thanks to Grotto Pizza.
The restaurant has stopped offering plastic straws to guests and will only provide them upon request.
This action marks Grotto Pizza’s first measure in an effort to help minimize the impact on the environment and sea life.The restaurant is considering other options, from using paper straws to completely removing plastic straws.
“We needed to take this step as we are one of the largest restaurant groups in the area,” said Jeff Gosnear, vice president of Grotto Pizza. “It will reduce the amount of plastic straws in our restaurants by over 15 million a year.”
Grotto Pizza’s central Maryland locations are as follows:
Gambrills
Waugh Chapel
2404 Brandermill Blvd.
Gambrills, MD 21054
443-292-2900
Columbia
7075 Minstrel Way
Columbia, MD 21046
443-583-8200
Hours for both locations are Sunday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. For more information, visit www.grottopizza.com or visit its Facebook and Twitter pages at GrottoPizzaDE.
About Grotto Pizza Inc.
Grotto Pizza, Inc. first opened in 1960 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware by owner Dominick Pulieri. Since then Grotto Pizza has grown to 23 locations throughout Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Still a family owned business, Grotto Pizza is a family casual dining restaurant that specializes in award winning pizza and hospitality. The full menu includes pizza, pasta, sandwiches, subs, appetizers, salads, beer, wine, cocktails and Grotto Gelato. Dominick Pulieri is involved in day-to-day operations and preaching the company culture that it is All About the Guest! To learn more about Grotto Pizza visit www.grottopizza.com.
