According to PR Newswire, KFC Hong Kong announced that from August 23, all branches in Hong Kong and Macao will stop supplying disposable plastic drinking tubes and lids.
Before the official suspension of plastic drinking tubes and lids, KFC Hong Kong has been piloting 9 stores in the territory, including Tsing Yi City branch, Whampoa branch, Shun Tak Centre branch, etc. since July 16. Customers can purchase designated cold drinks when they eat. The clerk will not provide the lid and straw.
The first day of the trial was approved by the public. Most of them did not require a plastic cup cover. In view of the positive response from the public, KFC Hong Kong announced that starting from August 23, in addition to designated special drinks and take-away drinks, all branches in Hong Kong and Macau The supply of plastic straws and lids will be discontinued, hoping to reduce waste and contribute to environmental protection.