New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANSlife) ITC Hotels will discontinue single-use plastic in all its hotels, from December 31 following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement to restrict the use of single-use plastic in the country.

"ITC Hotels has been adopting sustainable practices for over two decades with responsible luxury as its guiding premise - delivering authentic indigenous experiences, which are in harmony with the environment and society," Dipak Haksar, Chief Executive, ITC Hotels and WelcomHotel said in a statement.

"ITC Hotels was one of the first to introduce glass water bottles in 2012. Such endeavours will only be enhanced in our commitment to a wonderful and sustainable future," he added.