{"id":108348,"date":"2022-04-28T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T05:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=108348"},"modified":"2022-04-26T13:22:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T11:22:00","slug":"mcdonalds-tests-circular-clear-cups-sourced-from-recycled-and-biobased-materials-including-used-cooking-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/mcdonalds-tests-circular-clear-cups-sourced-from-recycled-and-biobased-materials-including-used-cooking-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"McDonald\u2019s Tests Circular Clear Cups Sourced From Recycled and Biobased Materials, Including Used Cooking Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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McDonald\u2019s is home to plenty of iconic duos. Is the Big Mac really complete without our World Famous Fries<\/a>? And is it just us, or does the Egg McMuffin somehow taste even better when it\u2019s paired with Hash Browns?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, we\u2019re testing a new power couple that has the potential to move McDonald\u2019s beyond virgin fossil fuel-based plastics.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Say hello to our circular clear cups sourced from equal parts recycled and biobased materials1 \u2013 available now in 28 select restaurants in Savanah, Georgia. When we say \u201ccircular,\u201d we\u2019re referring to the cup\u2019s potential lifespan. You see, these cups are sourced from recycled material, and our goal is that they can be recycled to create more material that could be used to make other items 2. It\u2019s a way of doing things that can help keep plastic in use and out of landfills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don\u2019t worry, the cups will look and feel the same.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before we geek out about the nitty-gritty details, it\u2019s worth noting that these new circular clear cups are made with the intention of being nearly identical to the McDonald\u2019s cups you\u2019re used to. In fact, you probably won\u2019t notice any difference between the two \u2013 but behind the scenes, there\u2019s plenty to get excited about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s what\u2019s on the inside that counts.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The test cups are sourced from a 50-50 mix of post-consumer plastic material and biobased materials. We’re using what is referred to as a mass balance method, a process that allows us to measure and track recycled and biobased inputs being used in a process that also mixes traditional fossil-fuel sources. Cooler still is the fact that the biobased material is crafted in part from McDonald\u2019s used cooking oil. Talk about a full-circle moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This test is one of many steps that will help McDonald\u2019s meet its goal of sourcing 100% of guest packaging from renewable, recycled or certified sources by 2025. Additionally, McDonald\u2019s is working hard to increase the accessibility of this material nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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