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Drink and throw? That's the last straw for this teen

Student on mission to reduce use of plastic straws part of rise in young eco-warriors here

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Student Ang Zyn Yee with a wooden straw and a metal straw which she carries with her at all times, and the sticker that she designed for fast-food chain 4Fingers Crispy Chicken, which encourages diners to go straw-free.

Student Ang Zyn Yee with a wooden straw and a metal straw which she carries with her at all times, and the sticker that she designed for fast-food chain 4Fingers Crispy Chicken, which encourages diners to go straw-free.

ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN

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Since last month, customers of fast-food eatery 4Fingers Crispy Chicken have been reminded to ditch plastic straws.
The local chain is one of 27 eateries, including Wheeler's Yard and Brawn & Brains Coffee, trying to cut down on the use of disposable straws to reduce plastic waste this year.
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