KFC Singapore finally Drops Plastic Straws in Restaurants
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KFC Singapore is jettisoning plastic straws and drink-cup lids in its restaurants in a sustainability initiative it says will cut 17.9 tonnes of single-use plastic waste in a year.
Dine-in guests of its 84 restaurants in Singapore will not be served lids and straws from June 20, but they will be supplied with takeaway orders.
“We acknowledge the strain that single-use plastics put on our environment and are taking steps to do our part in endeavouring a change,” said KFC Singapore GM Lynette Lee in a statement.
“We recognise that every little bit counts and are proud to be the first fast-food restaurant in Singapore to champion this movement, one straw at a time.”
Lee says the company will also investigate more biodegradable packaging for its products.
KFC Singapore’s move comes at the same time as Starbucks in Hong Kong starts to phase out disposable plastic items, although the items will be available on request.
And McDonald’s has confirmed it is looking at more environmentally friendly disposable items in its stores.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is KFC Singapore doing to reduce plastic waste?
What is KFC Singapore doing to reduce plastic waste?
KFC Singapore is removing plastic straws and drink-cup lids for dine-in guests in all its restaurants. This initiative aims to reduce single-use plastic waste by 17.9 tonnes annually. The company is also exploring more biodegradable packaging options for its products.
Q.Will customers still receive plastic straws and lids for takeaway orders?
Will customers still receive plastic straws and lids for takeaway orders?
Yes, plastic straws and lids will still be provided for takeaway orders from KFC Singapore's restaurants. The change specifically applies to dine-in guests, who will no longer be served these items from June 20.
Q.When will KFC Singapore stop providing plastic straws and lids for dine-in customers?
When will KFC Singapore stop providing plastic straws and lids for dine-in customers?
KFC Singapore will stop providing plastic straws and lids for dine-in customers from June 20. This change will affect all 84 of its restaurants across Singapore, as part of the company's sustainability initiative.
Q.Is KFC Singapore the only fast-food chain making these changes in the region?
Is KFC Singapore the only fast-food chain making these changes in the region?
KFC Singapore states it is the first fast-food restaurant in Singapore to champion this movement. Starbucks in Hong Kong is also phasing out disposable plastic items, and McDonald's is exploring more environmentally friendly disposable options in its stores.
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