McDonald’s France starts reusable packaging to reduce waste, Twitter reacts

Fast food chains have revolutionized the way we eat. Order a takeaway, get it packed and finished in no time. However, this whole process generates a lot of waste that is harmful to the environment and the planet as well. Single-use plastic straws, small cardboard boxes, and more are used to serve junk food to millions of people all over the world. What if there was a way to save on this generation of waste with a simple solution? McDonald’s burger chain comes with reusable packaging for its customers in France. The photo was shared on Twitter and has gone viral since then. take a look:

Absolutely *loving* the design of this reusable packaging served at McDonald’s France pic.twitter.com/kDSsNS5Xnz– Juan (@juanbuis) November 19, 2022

Twitter userjuanbuis shared a photo of the reusable packaging from McDonald’s France. Absolutely love the design of this reusable packaging that it’s presented in McDonald’s France, he wrote in his tweet. In the flick we couldn’t see plastic or cardboard packaging in the meal. Instead, the cola drink was served in reusable plastic cups. Even French fries and potato wedges are housed in a small plastic container that is reusable and doesn’t have to be thrown away.

The user’s tweet went viral and got more than 381k likes and 23k retweets. Many people liked the design and concept of reusable packaging at McDonald’s France, and the fact that it understated hangover In a fast food restaurant. “I’m stealing this,” one user wrote, while another said, “This would be more environmentally impactful than just using cardboard!” Others felt that the reusable packaging would not be cleaned properly and might cause hygiene issues.

Take a look at the reactions:

Potato wedges?!?! – Ellis in Dallas ✨ (@highdefgf) November 20, 2022

very Wonderful! – Kelly (Pterodactyl Echo) November 20, 2022

Turns out there’s a reusable Happy Meal out there and… I’m obsessed pic.twitter.com/2HoQ1DBTPr– Juan (@juanbuis) November 19, 2022

I wish they used glass or metal. Plastic degrades over time. It decomposes faster when exposed to heat. The chemicals are absorbed from the plastic in the food when it is hot. This is a nice design, but a poor solution. – Alex✡️pgh 𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊 (coquesne) November 20, 2022

I’m sorry, but I’ll hide it in my jacket and take it home with me quickly. No, it’s not theft. He collects art. – Brandon Ekroth (@brandoneckroth) November 19, 2022

Is net new plastic production positive compared to 100% recyclable or biodegradable paper products? This stuff will also end up in the trash. – Cole Jordan (jurdinho) November 19, 2022

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according to Report By News In France, a new law in the country will ban single-use cutlery in fast food establishments. A McDonald’s spokesperson said in the report that these reusable packaging will reduce waste generated by the restaurant by up to 40%. “We have tried many solutions, and we think we have found the one that works best with reusable cutlery. But it remains to regulate the ubiquitousness of France. We would prefer to communicate at a national level once it is operational,” he said in the report.

What do you think about using reusable packaging? McDonald’s France? Do you feel other fast food restaurants could adopt similar packaging? Tell us in the comments below.