McDonald's has admitted that its new paper straws, rolled out last year to help 'protect the environment,' can't be recycled -- unlike the plastic versions they replaced.
London McDonald's has reportedly admitted that its new paper straws, rolled out last year to help"protect the environment," can't be recycled — unlike the plastic versions they replaced.
The straws were introduced to all 1,361 McDonald's restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland after a trial last year.McDonald's cheap, classic food is driving sales But the fast food giant acknowledged on Monday that the new versions are too thick to be processed by its recyclers.
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