Hilton Grand Vacations eliminates straws from all its properties

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. announced Thursday that it has removed single-use plastic straws from all 34 of its properties. Plastic straws are one of the top items found during beach cleanups, the company said. Hilton Grand Vacations has partnered with Clean the World to expand its recycling efforts, part of environmental commitment. Hilton Grand Vacations stock has gained 17.2% over the past year while the S&P 500 index is up 25.4% for the period.

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