No straw on campus since October 2018

The impact of small plastics in the marine system which extends to affect food chain is drastic and undesirable. To cast light on this issue, PolyU has launched the ‘No Straws Every Day’ since 15 October 2018, and campus catering outlets will not give out any straw as a default arrangement unless users requested it. Catering staff would also explain to users, where necessary about the ‘no straw’ arrangement. It is a crucial part of the University’s long-term strategy to build a collective strength across the campus in fighting plastic pollution. It is also an on-going movement to encourage a further reduction in the use of disposable straws and other plastics in our daily life. Let’s do our part and say no to straws when we visit the catering outlets!