KFC to ditch plastic straws and drink lids for dine-in customers in all of its Hong Kong and Macau restaurants
Company is one of the first major fast-food chains in the city to take step towards reducing plastic use, but campaigners say more must be still be done
KFC will stop handing out plastic straws and lids at all of its stores in Hong Kong and Macau for dine-in customers starting from Thursday, becoming one of the first major fast-food chains in the city to do so.
The company announced on Wednesday that the “no straws and lids” initiative would be applied to all 71 outlets in Hong Kong and Macau in an effort to reduce single-use plastics and alleviate their environmental impact.
Straws and lids will still be provided upon request, while special drinks and takeaway beverages will still have them.
“We understand the significance of the impact single-use plastics have brought to our environment, and thusly we want to do our part in striving for positive change,” said Janet Yuen, chief operating officer of KFC Hong Kong and Macau.
The company said it decided to go ahead with the suspension after a “positive” trial programme at nine stores. It said most customers did not request a plastic lid.