LAX Takes a Stand: Plastic Water Bottles Banned at Second Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has officially banned the sale of single-use plastic water bottles as part of its efforts to reduce waste and become net zero by 2045. The ban does not apply to water bottles served onboard planes. LAX is installing more hydration stations throughout the airport to encourage travelers to use reusable water bottles, and sustainable alternatives like glass or aluminum bottles will still be available for purchase. This move is part of L.A.'s Green New Deal initiative, and LAX follows in the footsteps of San Francisco International Airport, which implemented a similar ban in 2019.