Dubai, UAE – 14 March 2018: As the war on plastic heats up across the region, Jumeirah
Restaurant Group (JRG) is further strengthening its commitment to the environment with the
announcement of a company-wide ban on single-use plastic straws, swizzle sticks, stirrers and
toothpicks across all its food and beverage outlets.
Coming into effect as of this Sunday March 18 th , which also marks ‘International Companies
That Care Day’, The Noodle House, Flow and Pierchic has already announced the removal of
plastic straws and cutlery across its entire operation of physical restaurants and home delivery
services, and now JRG’s other outlets including; Al Nafoorah, Pai Thai, Perry & Blackwelder’s,
Trattoria Toscana, 360°, Segreto and The Agency are following suit by replacing all plastic with
green alternatives.
To celebrate the significant occasion, The Noodle House is also hosting its Plastic Amnesty Day
on March 18 th , whereby diners who bring unwanted takeaway plastic cutlery to any of its
branches (excluding Dubai International Airport) will receive 50% off their total food bill.
“It is more important than ever that brands take responsibility for their part in creating a better
world, and we are committed to phasing out plastic from all our operations as quickly as we
can,” says Emma Banks, General Manager of Jumeirah Restaurant Group. “Removing plastic
across our entire operation will see us playing our part in reducing the volume that is out there
significantly damaging our environment and wildlife, which is something that must be taken
into account all over the world.”

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