KFC has announced that in an effort to reduce single-use plastics, it will no longer provide plastic caps and straws with drinks at its 84 outlets in Singapore. It will, however, continue to offer plastic caps for takeaway drinks. In a press release, the fast-food chain said that the move – part of its No Straws Initiative – will see a reduction of 17.8 metric tonnes of single-use plastics in a year. “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 Ms Lynette Lee, general manager at Kentucky Fried Chicken Management. “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,” she added. 

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