McDonald’s UK and Ireland will no longer include toys made from non-recycled or non-renewable forms of hard plastic in its iconic Happy Meal. In 2021, the Happy Meal will only include soft toys, sustainable paper-based gifts or books as the company works to find sustainable alternatives to hard plastic. This represents the biggest reduction in plastic by McDonald’s UK and Ireland to date and is the next step in its mission to reduce its environmental impact across all areas of the business. The move will eliminate over 3,000 metric tons…
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