McDonald's has been steadily increasing their focus on sustainability in recent years, and it seems this commitment is being put into action with a major new change spotted in many of its restaurants.

Recently, photos of its new reusable containers have gone viral on social media, with the new packaging racking up thousands of reactions online.

Fast food giant McDonald’s stunned fans by quietly rolling out reusable containers in some of its restaurants worldwide.

Customers who have spotted the newest additions have shared photos of the new planet-friendly packaging and racking up thousands of reactions online.

In the U.S., some customers dining in will now be served their meals in reusable containers. After they eat, these containers will then be brought by the customers to a designated return point for them to be washed, sanitised, and readied for the next customer.

McDonald’s is quietly rolling out these changes in select stores. Credit: ready made/Pexels

Macca’s packaging has always been made from paper and cardboard, but because this is usually contaminated with food scraps, it cannot be recycled without being cleaned first. What this does is that the majority of the restaurant’s consumer waste ends up in landfill, on the side of the road, or in our oceans.

McDonald’s effort comes as governments and investors are increasingly pressuring companies to restaurants to cut plastic waste, which has led fast food chains to consider reusing, and eventually recycling plastic utensils, cups, and other tableware.

‘Reusable packaging is one potential solution when applied correctly, but sustainable packaging is complicated,’ said John Blake, a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner Inc., which is supply chain practice.

He added: ‘Industries must test and pilot multiple paths in their sustainable packaging road map, and this should include reuse as well as reduction and recycling.’

The new packaging made headlines late last year after French President Emmanuel Macron re-shared a photo from a McDonald’s restaurant in France.

‘The anti-waste law is not only the end of plastic straws. Look around you: in France, we are making changes to our consumption patterns and reducing our waste. We are pushing to do it globally. Let's change the situation!’ Mr Macron said in his post.

During this time, it was reported that sustainable containers were a response to a new EU legislation that required all fast food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by the year 2030.

However, the fact that the environmentally-friendly containers are now showing up in restaurants in America suggests that the change could be a global shift.

Photos of the new packaging went viral online. Credit: Juanbuis/Twitter

McDonald’s released a statement regarding their efforts to build climate resilience.

‘Packaging is important in reducing food waste. Our packaging and waste strategies, as well as efforts to reduce plastics in Happy Meal toys, help keep communities clean, protect the planet for future generations and support long-term business resilience,’ they announced.

The fast food giant also shared that despite systemic challenges, such as recycling infrastructure limitations, the company remains committed to achieving a ‘more circular economy’ where they help keep materials in use rather than keep producing new ones.

‘We aim to help preserve and regenerate nature, support biodiversity and engage the communities and farmers closest to natural ecosystems to build resilience together,’ they added in their statement.

‘Approximately 82.7 per cent of our packaging materials and 96.8 per cent of our primary fibre packaging comes from recycled or certified sources.’

By the end of 2021, 35 per cent of their restaurants have offered guests the opportunity to recycle packaging.

McDonald’s also said they’re targeting 100 per cent of recycled or renewable packaging by the end of 2025.

According to Takeaway Packaging UK, a business-to-business provider of eco-friendly cardboard packaging, Macca’s restaurants all over the world collectively produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.

In Australia, McDonald’s sold $1.1 billion worth of food and drinks based on its 2020 annual report.

McDonald’s Australia has yet to confirm if the reusable containers will be available across the country.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's has introduced reusable containers in some of its restaurants, a move that aims to reduce waste.
• The new packaging follows EU legislation requiring all fast-food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by 2030, and McDonald's states its goal to reach 100 per cent recycled or renewable customer packaging by the end of 2025.
• McDonald's restaurants around the world produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.
• McDonald's Australia has been asked for information about when Australians can expect to see reusable containers.

Are you looking forward to seeing this initiative in Australia? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

 

[Jill57]

McDonald's has been steadily increasing their focus on sustainability in recent years, and it seems this commitment is being put into action with a major new change spotted in many of its restaurants.

Recently, photos of its new reusable containers have gone viral on social media, with the new packaging racking up thousands of reactions online.

Fast food giant McDonald’s stunned fans by quietly rolling out reusable containers in some of its restaurants worldwide.

Customers who have spotted the newest additions have shared photos of the new planet-friendly packaging and racking up thousands of reactions online.

In the U.S., some customers dining in will now be served their meals in reusable containers. After they eat, these containers will then be brought by the customers to a designated return point for them to be washed, sanitised, and readied for the next customer.

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McDonald’s is quietly rolling out these changes in select stores. Credit: ready made/Pexels

Macca’s packaging has always been made from paper and cardboard, but because this is usually contaminated with food scraps, it cannot be recycled without being cleaned first. What this does is that the majority of the restaurant’s consumer waste ends up in landfill, on the side of the road, or in our oceans.

McDonald’s effort comes as governments and investors are increasingly pressuring companies to restaurants to cut plastic waste, which has led fast food chains to consider reusing, and eventually recycling plastic utensils, cups, and other tableware.

‘Reusable packaging is one potential solution when applied correctly, but sustainable packaging is complicated,’ said John Blake, a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner Inc., which is supply chain practice.

He added: ‘Industries must test and pilot multiple paths in their sustainable packaging road map, and this should include reuse as well as reduction and recycling.’

The new packaging made headlines late last year after French President Emmanuel Macron re-shared a photo from a McDonald’s restaurant in France.

‘The anti-waste law is not only the end of plastic straws. Look around you: in France, we are making changes to our consumption patterns and reducing our waste. We are pushing to do it globally. Let's change the situation!’ Mr Macron said in his post.

During this time, it was reported that sustainable containers were a response to a new EU legislation that required all fast food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by the year 2030.

However, the fact that the environmentally-friendly containers are now showing up in restaurants in America suggests that the change could be a global shift.

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Photos of the new packaging went viral online. Credit: Juanbuis/Twitter

McDonald’s released a statement regarding their efforts to build climate resilience.

‘Packaging is important in reducing food waste. Our packaging and waste strategies, as well as efforts to reduce plastics in Happy Meal toys, help keep communities clean, protect the planet for future generations and support long-term business resilience,’ they announced.

The fast food giant also shared that despite systemic challenges, such as recycling infrastructure limitations, the company remains committed to achieving a ‘more circular economy’ where they help keep materials in use rather than keep producing new ones.

‘We aim to help preserve and regenerate nature, support biodiversity and engage the communities and farmers closest to natural ecosystems to build resilience together,’ they added in their statement.

‘Approximately 82.7 per cent of our packaging materials and 96.8 per cent of our primary fibre packaging comes from recycled or certified sources.’

By the end of 2021, 35 per cent of their restaurants have offered guests the opportunity to recycle packaging.

McDonald’s also said they’re targeting 100 per cent of recycled or renewable packaging by the end of 2025.

According to Takeaway Packaging UK, a business-to-business provider of eco-friendly cardboard packaging, Macca’s restaurants all over the world collectively produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.

In Australia, McDonald’s sold $1.1 billion worth of food and drinks based on its 2020 annual report.

McDonald’s Australia has yet to confirm if the reusable containers will be available across the country.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's has introduced reusable containers in some of its restaurants, a move that aims to reduce waste.
• The new packaging follows EU legislation requiring all fast-food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by 2030, and McDonald's states its goal to reach 100 per cent recycled or renewable customer packaging by the end of 2025.
• McDonald's restaurants around the world produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.
• McDonald's Australia has been asked for information about when Australians can expect to see reusable containers.

Are you looking forward to seeing this initiative in Australia? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

I think it is a great idea for all takeaway its much better than cardboard which comes from trees getting disposed after every meal

 

[Dolphin5]

How do you know if they are being washed and sanitised

 

[Macarj]

How do you know if they are being washed and sanitised

I assume you take them with you and bring back next time you're at Mackas Like coffee cups many people have their own coffee cups refilled at a cafe

 

[featherfour]

Congratulations to all those shops. You have discovered cardboard

 

[Staffordshire Whippet]

"Macca’s packaging has always been made from paper and cardboard"? Seriously, SDC? You're obviously not as old as your readership or you'd remember the old-school Styrofoam clamshell containers they'd pack your (still-full-sized!) Big Mac into. Their advantages were that (a) they didn't leak and (b) they insulated the food remarkably well if you had to travel away from the venue. Disadvantage? They upset the Greenoids something shocking.

 

[Mr Chips]

Well, what can one say? I applaud attempts at recycling so let's establish that before anything is said. I just cannot bring my stomach to accept recycled Maccas containers, more or less as much as I don't like Maccas much anyhow. The thought of this puts me completely off Macca's full stop.

 

[Kelpie]

McDonald's has been steadily increasing their focus on sustainability in recent years, and it seems this commitment is being put into action with a major new change spotted in many of its restaurants.

Recently, photos of its new reusable containers have gone viral on social media, with the new packaging racking up thousands of reactions online.

Fast food giant McDonald’s stunned fans by quietly rolling out reusable containers in some of its restaurants worldwide.

Customers who have spotted the newest additions have shared photos of the new planet-friendly packaging and racking up thousands of reactions online.

In the U.S., some customers dining in will now be served their meals in reusable containers. After they eat, these containers will then be brought by the customers to a designated return point for them to be washed, sanitised, and readied for the next customer.

View attachment 17624

McDonald’s is quietly rolling out these changes in select stores. Credit: ready made/Pexels

Macca’s packaging has always been made from paper and cardboard, but because this is usually contaminated with food scraps, it cannot be recycled without being cleaned first. What this does is that the majority of the restaurant’s consumer waste ends up in landfill, on the side of the road, or in our oceans.

McDonald’s effort comes as governments and investors are increasingly pressuring companies to restaurants to cut plastic waste, which has led fast food chains to consider reusing, and eventually recycling plastic utensils, cups, and other tableware.

‘Reusable packaging is one potential solution when applied correctly, but sustainable packaging is complicated,’ said John Blake, a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner Inc., which is supply chain practice.

He added: ‘Industries must test and pilot multiple paths in their sustainable packaging road map, and this should include reuse as well as reduction and recycling.’

The new packaging made headlines late last year after French President Emmanuel Macron re-shared a photo from a McDonald’s restaurant in France.

‘The anti-waste law is not only the end of plastic straws. Look around you: in France, we are making changes to our consumption patterns and reducing our waste. We are pushing to do it globally. Let's change the situation!’ Mr Macron said in his post.

During this time, it was reported that sustainable containers were a response to a new EU legislation that required all fast food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by the year 2030.

However, the fact that the environmentally-friendly containers are now showing up in restaurants in America suggests that the change could be a global shift.

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Photos of the new packaging went viral online. Credit: Juanbuis/Twitter

McDonald’s released a statement regarding their efforts to build climate resilience.

‘Packaging is important in reducing food waste. Our packaging and waste strategies, as well as efforts to reduce plastics in Happy Meal toys, help keep communities clean, protect the planet for future generations and support long-term business resilience,’ they announced.

The fast food giant also shared that despite systemic challenges, such as recycling infrastructure limitations, the company remains committed to achieving a ‘more circular economy’ where they help keep materials in use rather than keep producing new ones.

‘We aim to help preserve and regenerate nature, support biodiversity and engage the communities and farmers closest to natural ecosystems to build resilience together,’ they added in their statement.

‘Approximately 82.7 per cent of our packaging materials and 96.8 per cent of our primary fibre packaging comes from recycled or certified sources.’

By the end of 2021, 35 per cent of their restaurants have offered guests the opportunity to recycle packaging.

McDonald’s also said they’re targeting 100 per cent of recycled or renewable packaging by the end of 2025.

According to Takeaway Packaging UK, a business-to-business provider of eco-friendly cardboard packaging, Macca’s restaurants all over the world collectively produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.

In Australia, McDonald’s sold $1.1 billion worth of food and drinks based on its 2020 annual report.

McDonald’s Australia has yet to confirm if the reusable containers will be available across the country.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's has introduced reusable containers in some of its restaurants, a move that aims to reduce waste.
• The new packaging follows EU legislation requiring all fast-food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by 2030, and McDonald's states its goal to reach 100 per cent recycled or renewable customer packaging by the end of 2025.
• McDonald's restaurants around the world produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.
• McDonald's Australia has been asked for information about when Australians can expect to see reusable containers.

Are you looking forward to seeing this initiative in Australia? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

As we used to say back home umpteen years ago.

How much BS do you want...............a handfull of it, or a full truckload.

And all of that comes from none other than Macron (To be generous about the man a hard Socilaist leftie, and a control freak).....say no more.

Think about it.

 

[Cavador2001]

Every time I eat there I have to go back to the counter to ask for napkins to clean my hands and face because they have stopped putting them with the burgers. (If you don't ask then they won't give.)

 

[Kingpin]

McDonald's has been steadily increasing their focus on sustainability in recent years, and it seems this commitment is being put into action with a major new change spotted in many of its restaurants.

Recently, photos of its new reusable containers have gone viral on social media, with the new packaging racking up thousands of reactions online.

Fast food giant McDonald’s stunned fans by quietly rolling out reusable containers in some of its restaurants worldwide.

Customers who have spotted the newest additions have shared photos of the new planet-friendly packaging and racking up thousands of reactions online.

In the U.S., some customers dining in will now be served their meals in reusable containers. After they eat, these containers will then be brought by the customers to a designated return point for them to be washed, sanitised, and readied for the next customer.

View attachment 17624

McDonald’s is quietly rolling out these changes in select stores. Credit: ready made/Pexels

Macca’s packaging has always been made from paper and cardboard, but because this is usually contaminated with food scraps, it cannot be recycled without being cleaned first. What this does is that the majority of the restaurant’s consumer waste ends up in landfill, on the side of the road, or in our oceans.

McDonald’s effort comes as governments and investors are increasingly pressuring companies to restaurants to cut plastic waste, which has led fast food chains to consider reusing, and eventually recycling plastic utensils, cups, and other tableware.

‘Reusable packaging is one potential solution when applied correctly, but sustainable packaging is complicated,’ said John Blake, a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner Inc., which is supply chain practice.

He added: ‘Industries must test and pilot multiple paths in their sustainable packaging road map, and this should include reuse as well as reduction and recycling.’

The new packaging made headlines late last year after French President Emmanuel Macron re-shared a photo from a McDonald’s restaurant in France.

‘The anti-waste law is not only the end of plastic straws. Look around you: in France, we are making changes to our consumption patterns and reducing our waste. We are pushing to do it globally. Let's change the situation!’ Mr Macron said in his post.

During this time, it was reported that sustainable containers were a response to a new EU legislation that required all fast food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by the year 2030.

However, the fact that the environmentally-friendly containers are now showing up in restaurants in America suggests that the change could be a global shift.

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Photos of the new packaging went viral online. Credit: Juanbuis/Twitter

McDonald’s released a statement regarding their efforts to build climate resilience.

‘Packaging is important in reducing food waste. Our packaging and waste strategies, as well as efforts to reduce plastics in Happy Meal toys, help keep communities clean, protect the planet for future generations and support long-term business resilience,’ they announced.

The fast food giant also shared that despite systemic challenges, such as recycling infrastructure limitations, the company remains committed to achieving a ‘more circular economy’ where they help keep materials in use rather than keep producing new ones.

‘We aim to help preserve and regenerate nature, support biodiversity and engage the communities and farmers closest to natural ecosystems to build resilience together,’ they added in their statement.

‘Approximately 82.7 per cent of our packaging materials and 96.8 per cent of our primary fibre packaging comes from recycled or certified sources.’

By the end of 2021, 35 per cent of their restaurants have offered guests the opportunity to recycle packaging.

McDonald’s also said they’re targeting 100 per cent of recycled or renewable packaging by the end of 2025.

According to Takeaway Packaging UK, a business-to-business provider of eco-friendly cardboard packaging, Macca’s restaurants all over the world collectively produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.

In Australia, McDonald’s sold $1.1 billion worth of food and drinks based on its 2020 annual report.

McDonald’s Australia has yet to confirm if the reusable containers will be available across the country.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's has introduced reusable containers in some of its restaurants, a move that aims to reduce waste.
• The new packaging follows EU legislation requiring all fast-food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by 2030, and McDonald's states its goal to reach 100 per cent recycled or renewable customer packaging by the end of 2025.
• McDonald's restaurants around the world produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.
• McDonald's Australia has been asked for information about when Australians can expect to see reusable containers.

Are you looking forward to seeing this initiative in Australia? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Unless there is a $2 or more refund per item, most would wind up in the bin.

 

[Kman]

McDonald's has been steadily increasing their focus on sustainability in recent years, and it seems this commitment is being put into action with a major new change spotted in many of its restaurants.

Recently, photos of its new reusable containers have gone viral on social media, with the new packaging racking up thousands of reactions online.

Fast food giant McDonald’s stunned fans by quietly rolling out reusable containers in some of its restaurants worldwide.

Customers who have spotted the newest additions have shared photos of the new planet-friendly packaging and racking up thousands of reactions online.

In the U.S., some customers dining in will now be served their meals in reusable containers. After they eat, these containers will then be brought by the customers to a designated return point for them to be washed, sanitised, and readied for the next customer.

View attachment 17624

McDonald’s is quietly rolling out these changes in select stores. Credit: ready made/Pexels

Macca’s packaging has always been made from paper and cardboard, but because this is usually contaminated with food scraps, it cannot be recycled without being cleaned first. What this does is that the majority of the restaurant’s consumer waste ends up in landfill, on the side of the road, or in our oceans.

McDonald’s effort comes as governments and investors are increasingly pressuring companies to restaurants to cut plastic waste, which has led fast food chains to consider reusing, and eventually recycling plastic utensils, cups, and other tableware.

‘Reusable packaging is one potential solution when applied correctly, but sustainable packaging is complicated,’ said John Blake, a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner Inc., which is supply chain practice.

He added: ‘Industries must test and pilot multiple paths in their sustainable packaging road map, and this should include reuse as well as reduction and recycling.’

The new packaging made headlines late last year after French President Emmanuel Macron re-shared a photo from a McDonald’s restaurant in France.

‘The anti-waste law is not only the end of plastic straws. Look around you: in France, we are making changes to our consumption patterns and reducing our waste. We are pushing to do it globally. Let's change the situation!’ Mr Macron said in his post.

During this time, it was reported that sustainable containers were a response to a new EU legislation that required all fast food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by the year 2030.

However, the fact that the environmentally-friendly containers are now showing up in restaurants in America suggests that the change could be a global shift.

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Photos of the new packaging went viral online. Credit: Juanbuis/Twitter

McDonald’s released a statement regarding their efforts to build climate resilience.

‘Packaging is important in reducing food waste. Our packaging and waste strategies, as well as efforts to reduce plastics in Happy Meal toys, help keep communities clean, protect the planet for future generations and support long-term business resilience,’ they announced.

The fast food giant also shared that despite systemic challenges, such as recycling infrastructure limitations, the company remains committed to achieving a ‘more circular economy’ where they help keep materials in use rather than keep producing new ones.

‘We aim to help preserve and regenerate nature, support biodiversity and engage the communities and farmers closest to natural ecosystems to build resilience together,’ they added in their statement.

‘Approximately 82.7 per cent of our packaging materials and 96.8 per cent of our primary fibre packaging comes from recycled or certified sources.’

By the end of 2021, 35 per cent of their restaurants have offered guests the opportunity to recycle packaging.

McDonald’s also said they’re targeting 100 per cent of recycled or renewable packaging by the end of 2025.

According to Takeaway Packaging UK, a business-to-business provider of eco-friendly cardboard packaging, Macca’s restaurants all over the world collectively produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.

In Australia, McDonald’s sold $1.1 billion worth of food and drinks based on its 2020 annual report.

McDonald’s Australia has yet to confirm if the reusable containers will be available across the country.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's has introduced reusable containers in some of its restaurants, a move that aims to reduce waste.
• The new packaging follows EU legislation requiring all fast-food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by 2030, and McDonald's states its goal to reach 100 per cent recycled or renewable customer packaging by the end of 2025.
• McDonald's restaurants around the world produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.
• McDonald's Australia has been asked for information about when Australians can expect to see reusable containers.

Are you looking forward to seeing this initiative in Australia? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

What an absolute joke. They have been.pollutimg the world. since when??? Also, read what ingredients are in the potato and gravy. NO POTATOES at all.
Gravy is made from the dregs of the deep fryers after they drain th oil. Please don't waste your money on their garbage.

 

[wildlife.rescue.care]

Every time I eat there I have to go back to the counter to ask for napkins to clean my hands and face because they have stopped putting them with the burgers. (If you don't ask then they won't give.)

Well done MacD for stopping theift & wastage........People used to waste them, taking handsful that were NOT used !!!!!!!!
Cavador 12001 ------ you could always ask for them when you order instead of having to go back to ask for them !!!!!!!

 

[Citizen]

McDonald's has been steadily increasing their focus on sustainability in recent years, and it seems this commitment is being put into action with a major new change spotted in many of its restaurants.

Recently, photos of its new reusable containers have gone viral on social media, with the new packaging racking up thousands of reactions online.

Fast food giant McDonald’s stunned fans by quietly rolling out reusable containers in some of its restaurants worldwide.

Customers who have spotted the newest additions have shared photos of the new planet-friendly packaging and racking up thousands of reactions online.

In the U.S., some customers dining in will now be served their meals in reusable containers. After they eat, these containers will then be brought by the customers to a designated return point for them to be washed, sanitised, and readied for the next customer.

View attachment 17624

McDonald’s is quietly rolling out these changes in select stores. Credit: ready made/Pexels

Macca’s packaging has always been made from paper and cardboard, but because this is usually contaminated with food scraps, it cannot be recycled without being cleaned first. What this does is that the majority of the restaurant’s consumer waste endsj

McDonald's has been steadily increasing their focus on sustainability in recent years, and it seems this commitment is being put into action with a major new change spotted in many of its restaurants.

Recently, photos of its new reusable containers have gone viral on social media, with the new packaging racking up thousands of reactions online.

Fast food giant McDonald’s stunned fans by quietly rolling out reusable containers in some of its restaurants worldwide.

Customers who have spotted the newest additions have shared photos of the new planet-friendly packaging and racking up thousands of reactions online.

In the U.S., some customers dining in will now be served their meals in reusable containers. After they eat, these containers will then be brought by the customers to a designated return point for them to be washed, sanitised, and readied for the next customer.

View attachment 17624

McDonald’s is quietly rolling out these changes in select stores. Credit: ready made/Pexels

Macca’s packaging has always been made from paper and cardboard, but because this is usually contaminated with food scraps, it cannot be recycled without being cleaned first. What this does is that the majority of the restaurant’s consumer waste ends up in landfill, on the side of the road, or in our oceans.

McDonald’s effort comes as governments and investors are increasingly pressuring companies to restaurants to cut plastic waste, which has led fast food chains to consider reusing, and eventually recycling plastic utensils, cups, and other tableware.

‘Reusable packaging is one potential solution when applied correctly, but sustainable packaging is complicated,’ said John Blake, a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner Inc., which is supply chain practice.

He added: ‘Industries must test and pilot multiple paths in their sustainable packaging road map, and this should include reuse as well as reduction and recycling.’

The new packaging made headlines late last year after French President Emmanuel Macron re-shared a photo from a McDonald’s restaurant in France.

‘The anti-waste law is not only the end of plastic straws. Look around you: in France, we are making changes to our consumption patterns and reducing our waste. We are pushing to do it globally. Let's change the situation!’ Mr Macron said in his post.

During this time, it was reported that sustainable containers were a response to a new EU legislation that required all fast food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by the year 2030.

However, the fact that the environmentally-friendly containers are now showing up in restaurants in America suggests that the change could be a global shift.

View attachment 17625

Photos of the new packaging went viral online. Credit: Juanbuis/Twitter

McDonald’s released a statement regarding their efforts to build climate resilience.

‘Packaging is important in reducing food waste. Our packaging and waste strategies, as well as efforts to reduce plastics in Happy Meal toys, help keep communities clean, protect the planet for future generations and support long-term business resilience,’ they announced.

The fast food giant also shared that despite systemic challenges, such as recycling infrastructure limitations, the company remains committed to achieving a ‘more circular economy’ where they help keep materials in use rather than keep producing new ones.

‘We aim to help preserve and regenerate nature, support biodiversity and engage the communities and farmers closest to natural ecosystems to build resilience together,’ they added in their statement.

‘Approximately 82.7 per cent of our packaging materials and 96.8 per cent of our primary fibre packaging comes from recycled or certified sources.’

By the end of 2021, 35 per cent of their restaurants have offered guests the opportunity to recycle packaging.

McDonald’s also said they’re targeting 100 per cent of recycled or renewable packaging by the end of 2025.

According to Takeaway Packaging UK, a business-to-business provider of eco-friendly cardboard packaging, Macca’s restaurants all over the world collectively produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.

In Australia, McDonald’s sold $1.1 billion worth of food and drinks based on its 2020 annual report.

McDonald’s Australia has yet to confirm if the reusable containers will be available across the country.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's has introduced reusable containers in some of its restaurants, a move that aims to reduce waste.
• The new packaging follows EU legislation requiring all fast-food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by 2030, and McDonald's states its goal to reach 100 per cent recycled or renewable customer packaging by the end of 2025.
• McDonald's restaurants around the world produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.
• McDonald's Australia has been asked for information about when Australians can expect to see reusable containers.

Are you looking forward to seeing this initiative in Australia? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

A marketing ploy. The cost will be factored into the product. How many people will always have the containers with them to refill which will lead to more plastic products being discarded. Is the plastic they'll be using fully recyclable? And what happens when all the other fast food places have their own packaging. Are consumers going to carry each stores packaging with them. The positive side here is with the line up of containers it might prompt people to think we're eating to much rubbish. Polystyrene is completely 100% recyclable. The problem is facilities. Improve recycling facilities and fully recycle and not just base recycling efforts on what's convenient. Polystyrene ends up in landfill because it's cheaper than transporting to facilities that recycle EPS material.

up in landfill, on the side of the road, or in our oceans.

McDonald’s effort comes as governments and investors are increasingly pressuring companies to restaurants to cut plastic waste, which has led fast food chains to consider reusing, and eventually recycling plastic utensils, cups, and other tableware.

‘Reusable packaging is one potential solution when applied correctly, but sustainable packaging is complicated,’ said John Blake, a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner Inc., which is supply chain practice.

He added: ‘Industries must test and pilot multiple paths in their sustainable packaging road map, and this should include reuse as well as reduction and recycling.’

The new packaging made headlines late last year after French President Emmanuel Macron re-shared a photo from a McDonald’s restaurant in France.

‘The anti-waste law is not only the end of plastic straws. Look around you: in France, we are making changes to our consumption patterns and reducing our waste. We are pushing to do it globally. Let's change the situation!’ Mr Macron said in his post.

During this time, it was reported that sustainable containers were a response to a new EU legislation that required all fast food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by the year 2030.

However, the fact that the environmentally-friendly containers are now showing up in restaurants in America suggests that the change could be a global shift.

View attachment 17625

Photos of the new packaging went viral online. Credit: Juanbuis/Twitter

McDonald’s released a statement regarding their efforts to build climate resilience.

‘Packaging is important in reducing food waste. Our packaging and waste strategies, as well as efforts to reduce plastics in Happy Meal toys, help keep communities clean, protect the planet for future generations and support long-term business resilience,’ they announced.

The fast food giant also shared that despite systemic challenges, such as recycling infrastructure limitations, the company remains committed to achieving a ‘more circular economy’ where they help keep materials in use rather than keep producing new ones.

‘We aim to help preserve and regenerate nature, support biodiversity and engage the communities and farmers closest to natural ecosystems to build resilience together,’ they added in their statement.

‘Approximately 82.7 per cent of our packaging materials and 96.8 per cent of our primary fibre packaging comes from recycled or certified sources.’

By the end of 2021, 35 per cent of their restaurants have offered guests the opportunity to recycle packaging.

McDonald’s also said they’re targeting 100 per cent of recycled or renewable packaging by the end of 2025.

According to Takeaway Packaging UK, a business-to-business provider of eco-friendly cardboard packaging, Macca’s restaurants all over the world collectively produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.

In Australia, McDonald’s sold $1.1 billion worth of food and drinks based on its 2020 annual report.

McDonald’s Australia has yet to confirm if the reusable containers will be available across the country.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's has introduced reusable containers in some of its restaurants, a move that aims to reduce waste.
• The new packaging follows EU legislation requiring all fast-food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by 2030, and McDonald's states its goal to reach 100 per cent recycled or renewable customer packaging by the end of 2025.
• McDonald's restaurants around the world produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.
• McDonald's Australia has been asked for information about when Australians can expect to see reusable containers.

Are you looking forward to seeing this initiative in Australia? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

McDonald's has been steadily increasing their focus on sustainability in recent years, and it seems this commitment is being put into action with a major new change spotted in many of its restaurants.

Recently, photos of its new reusable containers have gone viral on social media, with the new packaging racking up thousands of reactions online.

Fast food giant McDonald’s stunned fans by quietly rolling out reusable containers in some of its restaurants worldwide.

Customers who have spotted the newest additions have shared photos of the new planet-friendly packaging and racking up thousands of reactions online.

In the U.S., some customers dining in will now be served their meals in reusable containers. After they eat, these containers will then be brought by the customers to a designated return point for them to be washed, sanitised, and readied for the next customer.

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McDonald’s is quietly rolling out these changes in select stores. Credit: ready made/Pexels

Macca’s packaging has always been made from paper and cardboard, but because this is usually contaminated with food scraps, it cannot be recycled without being cleaned first. What this does is that the majority of the restaurant’s consumer waste ends up in landfill, on the side of the road, or in our oceans.

McDonald’s effort comes as governments and investors are increasingly pressuring companies to restaurants to cut plastic waste, which has led fast food chains to consider reusing, and eventually recycling plastic utensils, cups, and other tableware.

‘Reusable packaging is one potential solution when applied correctly, but sustainable packaging is complicated,’ said John Blake, a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner Inc., which is supply chain practice.

He added: ‘Industries must test and pilot multiple paths in their sustainable packaging road map, and this should include reuse as well as reduction and recycling.’

The new packaging made headlines late last year after French President Emmanuel Macron re-shared a photo from a McDonald’s restaurant in France.

‘The anti-waste law is not only the end of plastic straws. Look around you: in France, we are making changes to our consumption patterns and reducing our waste. We are pushing to do it globally. Let's change the situation!’ Mr Macron said in his post.

During this time, it was reported that sustainable containers were a response to a new EU legislation that required all fast food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by the year 2030.

However, the fact that the environmentally-friendly containers are now showing up in restaurants in America suggests that the change could be a global shift.

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Photos of the new packaging went viral online. Credit: Juanbuis/Twitter

McDonald’s released a statement regarding their efforts to build climate resilience.

‘Packaging is important in reducing food waste. Our packaging and waste strategies, as well as efforts to reduce plastics in Happy Meal toys, help keep communities clean, protect the planet for future generations and support long-term business resilience,’ they announced.

The fast food giant also shared that despite systemic challenges, such as recycling infrastructure limitations, the company remains committed to achieving a ‘more circular economy’ where they help keep materials in use rather than keep producing new ones.

‘We aim to help preserve and regenerate nature, support biodiversity and engage the communities and farmers closest to natural ecosystems to build resilience together,’ they added in their statement.

‘Approximately 82.7 per cent of our packaging materials and 96.8 per cent of our primary fibre packaging comes from recycled or certified sources.’

By the end of 2021, 35 per cent of their restaurants have offered guests the opportunity to recycle packaging.

McDonald’s also said they’re targeting 100 per cent of recycled or renewable packaging by the end of 2025.

According to Takeaway Packaging UK, a business-to-business provider of eco-friendly cardboard packaging, Macca’s restaurants all over the world collectively produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.

In Australia, McDonald’s sold $1.1 billion worth of food and drinks based on its 2020 annual report.

McDonald’s Australia has yet to confirm if the reusable containers will be available across the country.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's has introduced reusable containers in some of its restaurants, a move that aims to reduce waste.
• The new packaging follows EU legislation requiring all fast-food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by 2030, and McDonald's states its goal to reach 100 per cent recycled or renewable customer packaging by the end of 2025.
• McDonald's restaurants around the world produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.
• McDonald's Australia has been asked for information about when Australians can expect to see reusable containers.

Are you looking forward to seeing this initiative in Australia? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

A good marketing ploy.

McDonald's has been steadily increasing their focus on sustainability in recent years, and it seems this commitment is being put into action with a major new change spotted in many of its restaurants.

Recently, photos of its new reusable containers have gone viral on social media, with the new packaging racking up thousands of reactions online.

Fast food giant McDonald’s stunned fans by quietly rolling out reusable containers in some of its restaurants worldwide.

Customers who have spotted the newest additions have shared photos of the new planet-friendly packaging and racking up thousands of reactions online.

In the U.S., some customers dining in will now be served their meals in reusable containers. After they eat, these containers will then be brought by the customers to a designated return point for them to be washed, sanitised, and readied for the next customer.

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McDonald’s is quietly rolling out these changes in select stores. Credit: ready made/Pexels

Macca’s packaging has always been made from paper and cardboard, but because this is usually contaminated with food scraps, it cannot be recycled without being cleaned first. What this does is that the majority of the restaurant’s consumer waste ends up in landfill, on the side of the road, or in our oceans.

McDonald’s effort comes as governments and investors are increasingly pressuring companies to restaurants to cut plastic waste, which has led fast food chains to consider reusing, and eventually recycling plastic utensils, cups, and other tableware.

‘Reusable packaging is one potential solution when applied correctly, but sustainable packaging is complicated,’ said John Blake, a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner Inc., which is supply chain practice.

He added: ‘Industries must test and pilot multiple paths in their sustainable packaging road map, and this should include reuse as well as reduction and recycling.’

The new packaging made headlines late last year after French President Emmanuel Macron re-shared a photo from a McDonald’s restaurant in France.

‘The anti-waste law is not only the end of plastic straws. Look around you: in France, we are making changes to our consumption patterns and reducing our waste. We are pushing to do it globally. Let's change the situation!’ Mr Macron said in his post.

During this time, it was reported that sustainable containers were a response to a new EU legislation that required all fast food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by the year 2030.

However, the fact that the environmentally-friendly containers are now showing up in restaurants in America suggests that the change could be a global shift.

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Photos of the new packaging went viral online. Credit: Juanbuis/Twitter

McDonald’s released a statement regarding their efforts to build climate resilience.

‘Packaging is important in reducing food waste. Our packaging and waste strategies, as well as efforts to reduce plastics in Happy Meal toys, help keep communities clean, protect the planet for future generations and support long-term business resilience,’ they announced.

The fast food giant also shared that despite systemic challenges, such as recycling infrastructure limitations, the company remains committed to achieving a ‘more circular economy’ where they help keep materials in use rather than keep producing new ones.

‘We aim to help preserve and regenerate nature, support biodiversity and engage the communities and farmers closest to natural ecosystems to build resilience together,’ they added in their statement.

‘Approximately 82.7 per cent of our packaging materials and 96.8 per cent of our primary fibre packaging comes from recycled or certified sources.’

By the end of 2021, 35 per cent of their restaurants have offered guests the opportunity to recycle packaging.

McDonald’s also said they’re targeting 100 per cent of recycled or renewable packaging by the end of 2025.

According to Takeaway Packaging UK, a business-to-business provider of eco-friendly cardboard packaging, Macca’s restaurants all over the world collectively produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.

In Australia, McDonald’s sold $1.1 billion worth of food and drinks based on its 2020 annual report.

McDonald’s Australia has yet to confirm if the reusable containers will be available across the country.

Key Takeaways

• McDonald's has introduced reusable containers in some of its restaurants, a move that aims to reduce waste.
• The new packaging follows EU legislation requiring all fast-food packaging to be reusable or recyclable by 2030, and McDonald's states its goal to reach 100 per cent recycled or renewable customer packaging by the end of 2025.
• McDonald's restaurants around the world produce around three tonnes of waste every minute.
• McDonald's Australia has been asked for information about when Australians can expect to see reusable containers.

Are you looking forward to seeing this initiative in Australia? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

A marketing ploy. How many customers will carry the containers with them to refill which will lead to more plastic products being discarded. Is the plastic they'll be using fully recyclable? And what happens when all the other fast food places have their own packaging. Are consumers going to carry each stores packaging with them. The positive side here is with the line up of containers it might prompt people to think we're eating to much rubbish. Polystyrene is completely 100% recyclable. The problem is facilities. Improve recycling facilities and fully recycle and not just base recycling efforts on what's convenient. Polystyrene ends up in landfill because it's cheaper than transporting to facilities that recycle EPS material.