McDonald's uses paper packaging from sustainable fiber

McDonald’s Corp. said on Thursday that almost all the paper food packaging used in restaurants is made up of recycled or sustainable fiber.

In its annual sustainability report, the burger chain stated that 99.6 percent of the paper bags, food wrappers, napkins, cup carriers, and other fiber-based materials it used to package meals for customers in 2020 came from recycled or certified sustainable fiber sources.

As McDonald's operates in over 39,000 locations worldwide, small steps can have a huge impact on other businesses as well as the environment.

Many restaurants and businesses are moving towards sustainable and eco-friendly packing by using recyclable and biodegradable materials.

Moreover, the company encourages restaurant operators to serve meals on trays to customers who dine indoors due to a bag scarcity.

According to the NPD Group, a consumer research organization, over 81 percent of restaurant operations in the 12 months ending June 30 were takeaway orders, an increase of 18 percent from the same time the previous year so eventually, there is an increase in paper packaging.

McDonald's has set a larger goal for all of its customers packagings to come from renewable, recycled, or certified sources by 2025. Currently, 80% of its packaging comes from such sources. It is also using paper straws and wooden cutlery in multiple markets, it said and is exploring fiber lids and reusable cups, Reuters reported.

Source: Reuters