San Francisco airport announces ban on sales of plastic water bottles

The change, taking effect 20 August, is part of SFO's plan to become a zero 'waste-to-landfill' facility by 2021

The days of picking up a plastic bottle of water to stay hydrated during a long flight will soon be over for people flying out of San Francisco's international airport (SFO).

The airport, which restricted the distribution of single-use plastic straws when the city law went into effect in July, is now banning convenience shops, restaurants and vending machines from selling plastic water bottles. Starting on 20 August, only water in glass, recycled aluminum, or certified compostable materials can be sold.