Like the McRib, straws may be a thing of the past at McDonald’s.
The chain has begun testing strawless lids in select US cities as part of a multiyear effort to make its packaging more environmentally friendly.
“These lids help streamline our packaging and eliminate the use of small plastics, just one example of the many solutions we are looking at as part of our ongoing global commitment to reduce waste,” a McDonald’s spokesperson said in a statement.
The plastic lids have a pull tab to keep the drink from spilling. To drink, customers must pull back the flap and fit it into a small opening. It is similar to the Starbucks “sippy cup” lid that has been in use for the past three years.
Restaurant Business Online, which first noticed McDonald’s new lids, saw them being tested in Minneapolis. Customers can still request a straw if needed, according to the report.
In recent years, fast food chains in particular have been trying to figure out ways to reduce waste and go green. In particular, plastic straws can increase ocean pollution and microplastics, which can harm marine life.
McDonald’s set a 2018 goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its offices and restaurants by 36% between 2015 and 2030. In 2021, the chain swapped out some of its plastic Happy Meal toys for paper-based 3D toys that customers can assemble by themselves.
Source: CNN Brasil
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