This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government
Rejected petition Petition for KFC to invest in paper straws instead of plastic
Many coffee chains, restaurants, bars and even fast-food agencies such as McDonald's have introduced paper straws in opposition to the standard plastic.I believe that in order for this movement to continue, it is important to encourage other chains to follow suit, starting with KFC.
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In England, we use an estimated 8.5 billion plastic straws each year according to government figures. If this figure is lowered by the recycling of paper alternatives, it would help prevent plastic pollution; protecting our oceans.
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Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
This would be a decision for KFC and not the UK Government or Parliament.
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/257540
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