Jul 7, 2017 · It's unclear how many McDonald's in the Windy City are back to using polystyrene cups that don't biodegrade and were supposedly being phased out across the company as the burger chain attempts...

Jun 19, 2018 · In 1948, McDonald’s sparked a disposable revolution when they quit using reusable plates and utensils. Non-degradable polystyrene foam — often called styrofoam — became king, with foam cups and cheeseburger boxes filling landfills and oceans day after day.

Dec 23, 2018 · McDonald’s Plastic Strategy McDo phased out polystyrene sandwich boxes (clamshell) and announced they would replace them with paper in 1990. McDo stopped using foam packaging for hot beverages in 2012 after receiving pressure from the NGO “As You Sow”.

Apr 8, 2020 · In the 1980s, consumers began criticizing McDonald’s for its use of those styrofoam clamshell containers, the lightweight, super-terrible-for-the-planet ones. While the restaurant chain’s packaging was made from paper when they first started, they likely switched to Styrofoam for its cost-effectiveness .

Oct 25, 2023 · People were so incensed by McDonald's decision to get rid of Styrofoam cups that a Change.org petition was launched in 2017 regarding the matter. Those in favor of the material stated that it keeps drinks cooler for a longer period while also resisting sweating, unlike cups made from plastic.

Apr 10, 2018 · I am sad to say they'e announced they will no longer being use styrofoam. According to Business Insider, by the end of 2018, McDonald's says it will ditch foam cold-beverage cups and trays in every location around the world. The company also plans to use 100% recycled fiber-based packaging globally by 2020.

It’s about time – McDonald’s announced it will no longer use polystyrene packaging – known as Styrofoam – for beverages and will use paper cups instead. The change applies to all 14,000 US restaurants and is a result of a shareholder resolution proposed by As You Sow in 2011.

Jan 11, 2018 · McDonald’s refused to eliminate their use of Styrofoam in their packaging of sandwiches. Young people across the country took it upon themselves to organize their friends and protest at their local McDonalds restaurants.

Sep 27, 2013 · McDonald’s Corp. has confirmed that it will replace all polystyrene beverage cups with paper cups at its 14,000 U.S. outlets. The move comes in response to a shareholder proposal filed by environmental advocacy group As You Sow in 2011, asking it to stop using foam.

Jan 11, 2018 · McDonald’s has decided to become a commercial example of a well-intentioned resolver with a bother to put behind it, as come the end of the year, the world’s largest fast food chain will cease using polystyrene foam packaging at all of its global locations.